After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition of Joint 2. Classification of Joints 3. Engineering Consideration. Definition of Joint: Joints are cracks or fracture present in the rocks along which there has been no displacement. Joints occur in all types of rocks. They may be vertical, inclines or even horizontal. Their dip […]
Joints: Definition, Classification and Consideration | Geology
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Unconformity in Rocks: Types and Uses | Structural Geology
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Types of Unconformity 2. Field Evidences of Unconformities 3. Uses. Types of Unconformity: There are mainly three types of unconformity. They are: 1. Disconformity, 2. Angular unconformity, and 3. Nonconformity. 1. Disconformity: The rock beds on opposite sides of a disconformity are parallel as shown in […]
Metamorphic Rocks: Classification, Structures and Uses | Petrology
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Classification of Metamorphic Rocks 2. Structures in Metamorphic Rocks 3. Engineering Uses. Classification of Metamorphic Rocks: 1. Metamorphic rocks may be classified on the basis of foliation into two types. They are: (a) Foliated rocks: This group includes the rock that can split into thin sheets. […]