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Ramsay, John Graham was born on June 17, 1931 in London. Arrived in Switzerland, 1977. Son of Robert William and Kathleen May (Ellis) Ramsay.
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This book has grown out of a need to teach fundamental, practical aspects of structural geology to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the earth sciences and they have written to provide a basic text at undergraduate university level. We have tried to assemble a comprehensive account of such basic techniques as could be the foundation of a practical and theoretical course in the analysis of tectonic structures, stress and strain. Volume 1 covers the principles of deformation, and Volume 2 applies these principles specifically to the analysis of folds and fractures. Key Features * Provides a unique practical introduction to structural geology for students * Uses over 220 clear line figures * Lavishly illustrated throughout with 107 high quality photographs showing features of naturally deformed rocks over a range of scale-aerial photographs, field photographs and photomicrographs * Starts each session with the formulation of a problem and presentation of any essential background or necessary mathematical techniques * Gives graded problems with solutions fully discussed in the text drawing out key features of the methods used * Provides 22 working diagrams for use is problem solving
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(Modern Structural Geology, Volume 3 gives a practical int...)
Modern Structural Geology, Volume 3 gives a practical introduction to how mathematical tools (continuum mechanics) can be used to model geological structures (i.e., naturally deformed rocks). It provides a strong emphasis on the application of mathematics to solving real geological problems. This is the third volume of a highly successful textbook series. It sets out in detail many fundamental and modern research techniques, some for the first time. It is richly illustrated with photographs and diagrams of naturally deformed rocks. Very few books in the field contain even a fraction of this illustrative material. Because of the somewhat complex nature of some of the mathematical techniques, computer methods are sometimes needed to formulate solutions to the problems. These programs are fully listed in BASIC language at the end of the relevant Session, and a disk of these programs suitable for MAC and PC hardware is provided. Modern Structural Geology, Volume 3 is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying structural geology; the secondary market are mechanical and civil engineers wanting a working knowledge of earth sciences; mathematicians wanting to develop practical applications of continuum mechanics. * Volumes 1 and 2 are best-sellers and widely adopted * Mathematical modelling programs included on CD-Rom * Exercises at the end of each chapter * Superb photography
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(Following the same format as the highly successful Volume...)
Following the same format as the highly successful Volume 1, Volume 2 applies the principles of deformation to the analysis of folds and fractures. There are 13 sessions, each providing 3 hours of practical work and problems. The problems are well-illustrated with photographs and drawings, and the solutions are discussed in detail. All the sessions are drawn from actual geological examples and are extensively illustrated with photographs taken in the field and with micrographs, giving students a feeling for what actually occurs in nature.
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(Folding and Fracturing of Rocks was first published in 19...)
Folding and Fracturing of Rocks was first published in 1967. It was one of the first major publications aimed at developing for geologists the basic theory of stress and strain in mathematical terms and explaining how this theory could be used to solve practical problems in structural geology and tectonics. Although out-of-print for many years, it is still one of the most frequently cited and quoted texts in modern research publications in structural geology. Although texts discussing the basic theory of stress and strain had been long available in engineering, metallurgic and materials science, very few of these texts made any reference to the application of these principles to the study of rock strain, fracturing and folding processes commonly arising in geology. Folding and Fracturing of Rocks developed the theory of both small and large finite strain with particular emphasis on progressive deformation and its geological implications for the development of the structures actually observed in naturally deformed rocks. It was one of the first textbooks to discuss the practical methods for evaluating the states of finite strain in two and three dimensions and the implications of these methods to further our understanding of structural geometry. The book set out the concepts of displacement and finite strain and showed how strain states could be represented in diagrammatic forms as originally devised by Otto Mohr for states of stress. Many of the developments were novel at the time of publication and have had major applications in subsequent research. The discussions and methods of strain analysis set out in Folding and Fracturing of Ricks have stood the test of time and many of the subsequent research developments in structural geology have their origins in this book. The reasons for the relevance of this book to current research are first, the book is based on sound mathematical principles that have not become dated and second, the discussions of deformation theory are illustrated with many photographs of the structures seen in naturally deformed rocks. The author has always been of the opinion that the structures actually observed in naturally formed rocks form the key to our understanding of tectonic processes and that the development of mechanical models for the origin of these structures must always be compared with natural systems if they are to be truly relevant. John Ramsay was born in London in 1931. He did his doctoral research in the Scottish Highlands working on the deformation patterns seen in complexly folded rocks of the Moine Series and the relationships seen in folded basement and cover rocks obtaining his Ph.D. in 1954. After undertaking his military service in the Corps of the Royal Engineers (as Violoncellist and Tenor drummer) he was appointed to the teaching staff of Imperial College in 1957. Subsequently he held Professorships at London University and Leeds University. In 1977, he was appointed to a Professorship of Geology at the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule and University of Zürich, Switzerland. John Ramsay has been author and co-author of four books and many papers in structural geology. His work in advancing structural geology has been recognized by the awards of the Bigsby and Wollaston medals of the Geological Society, the Prestwich Medal of the Société Géologique de France, the Holmes Medal of the European Union of Geosciences, the Tranenster Medal of the University of Liège, and in 1992 he was appointed to the Order of Commander of the British Empire in the Queen's Honours list.
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Ramsay, John Graham was born on June 17, 1931 in London. Arrived in Switzerland, 1977. Son of Robert William and Kathleen May (Ellis) Ramsay.
Bachelor of Science, London University, 1952. Diploma Imperial College, Doctor of Philosophy, London University, 1954. Doctor of Science, London University, 1974.
Doctorat (honorary), Rennes University, France, 1978.
Lecturer London University, 1957-1966, professor, 1966-1973. Professor, department head University Leeds, England, 1973-1977, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich and University Zürich, Switzerland, since 1977. Honorary professor earth science Cardiff University, since 2002, Beersheva University, Israel, since 2008.
Honorary professor geology Negev University, Israel, since 2008.
(This book has grown out of a need to teach fundamental, p...)
(Modern Structural Geology, Volume 3 gives a practical int...)
(Following the same format as the highly successful Volume...)
(In the case of nearly all branches of science a great adv...)
(Folding and Fracturing of Rocks was first published in 19...)
Member Musician Corps Engineers, 1955—1957, Natural Environment Research Council, England, 1989—1992. Fellow: Indian National Science Academy (foreign), Royal Society London, American Geophysical Union (honorary), Geological Society London (honorary. Council 1968-1971, Bigsby medal 1973, Wollaston medal 1986), Geological Society of America (honorary).
Member: United States National Academy of Sciences (foreign).
Married Christine Marden, August 19, 1960 (divorced December 1987). Children: Ishbel, Alison, Rebecca. Married Dorothee Dietrich, March 5, 1990.