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GEL 220
Mechanics of Geologic Structures
Development in tensor notation of the balance laws of continuum mechanics, and constitutive theories of elasticity, viscosity, and plasticity and their application to understanding development of geologic structures such as fractures, faults, dikes, folds, foliations, and boudinage.Offered irregularly.
Units: 3.0
Hours: Lecture—3 hour(s).
Prerequisites:
PHY 009A - Classical Physics
and
MAT 021C - Calculus
Recommended courses:
MAT 022A - Linear Algebra
and
MAT 021D - Vector Analysis