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Development of folds in sedimentary strata

J. B. Currie, H. W. Patnode and R. P. Trump
Development of folds in sedimentary strata
Geological Society of America Bulletin (1962) 73 (6): 655-673

Abstract

Information concerning the mechanics of rock folding based on theoretical considerations, laboratory experiments, and field observations is presented in this paper. Theoretical considerations are based on the theory of elastic stability. Photoelastic model experiments that illustrate the theory and qualitatively describe complex cases are included. The wave lengths of folds are compared with the dimensional arrangement of sedimentary strata. A plot of this relationship shows the wave length to be approximately equal to 27 times the thickness of the dominant member. The importance of the stratification of sedimentary rocks in determining the geometry of folds is emphasized. The concept of describing a sedimentary section in terms of structural lithic units is discussed.


ISSN: 0016-7606
EISSN: 1943-2674
Coden: BUGMAF
Serial Title: Geological Society of America Bulletin
Serial Volume: 73
Serial Issue: 6
Title: Development of folds in sedimentary strata
Pages: 655-673
Published: 1962
Text Language: English
Publisher: Geological Society of America (GSA), Boulder, CO, United States
Accession Number: 1962-011121
Categories: Structural geology
Document Type: Serial
Bibliographic Level: Analytic
Illustration Description: illus.
Country of Publication: United States
Secondary Affiliation: GeoRef, Copyright 2019, American Geosciences Institute. Reference includes data from Bibliography and Index of North American Geology, U. S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA, United States
Update Code: 1962
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