Variation of strain with direction. Ramsay, J. G., and Huber, M. I., 1983, The Techniques of Modern Structural Geology. Volume 1: Strain Analysis: London, Academic Press, 307 p. Reproduced under license from Cancopy; further reproduction prohibited.

Top left: Variation of stretch with direction

Top right: Variation of shear angle with direction

Lower left: Mohr circle construction for finite strain


Diagrams illustrating the Fry (centre to centre) method of strain analysis and Principle of the Rf-phi plot for deformed elliptical objects. Ramsay, J. G., and Huber, M. I., 1983, The Techniques of Modern Structural Geology. Volume 1: Strain Analysis: London, Academic Press, 307 p. Reproduced under license from Cancopy; further reproduction prohibited



Paleocurrent study of deformed turbidite basin: Cambrian-Ordovician Meguma Group, NS

Map shows distribution of Goldenville sandstones (stipple) and Halifax slate (black)
a) All accumulated paleocurrent data treated as non-polar
b) Same dataset as (a) after removal of strain
c) Polar data only (mainly flutes) extracted from (b)

Paleocurrent study: Meguma Group of Nova Scotia, south shore, showing effect of strain removal



Diagrams showing fabrics developed by deformation of random populations of passive markers. Ramsay, J. G., and Huber, M. I., 1983, The Techniques of Modern Structural Geology. Volume 1: Strain Analysis: London, Academic Press, 307 p. Reproduced under license from Cancopy; further reproduction prohibited


Weijermars, R. 1997. Principles of Rock Mechanics: Amsterdam, Alboran.

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Weijermars, R. 1997. Principles of Rock Mechanics: Amsterdam, Alboran.

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Weijermars, R. 1997. Principles of Rock Mechanics: Amsterdam, Alboran.

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Weijermars, R. 1997. Principles of Rock Mechanics: Amsterdam, Alboran.

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Weijermars, R. 1997. Principles of Rock Mechanics: Amsterdam, Alboran.

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