Structural Geology and Geomechanics - 9789067642491

CRC Press

This volume contains 23 papers on geological sciences and geomechanics recommended by the conveners. It aims to present a view of contemporary geology and should be of interest to researchers in the geological sciences. > The 30th International Geological Congress was held in Beijing, China in August 1997. Leading scientists convened to present their findings and views to the international geological research community. Volume 14 of 26 focuses on structural geology and geomechanics. All articles in the proceedings have been refereed and keynote papers have been included in Volume 1. These proceedings aim to present a view of contemporary geology and should be of interest to researchers in the geological sciences. > Preface PART 1: MECHANISM OF DEFORMATION Netlike and homogeneous plastic flows in the crust and mantle and the flow law Sheng-Zu Wang Rheology of ancient middle-lower continental crust in the Qinling Orogenic Belt, central China Shutian Suo and Zhengqiu Zhong Fluidizu