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Microstructure of Fine-Grained Sediments

From Mud to Shale

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  1. Richard H. Bennett

    1. Seafloor Geosciences Division, Naval Ocean Research and Development Activity, Stennis Space Center, USA

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  2. William R. Bryant

    1. Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA

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  3. Matthew H. Hulbert

    1. IMC/Pitman-Moore, Inc., Terre Haute, USA

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  4. W. A. Chiou
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  5. R. W. Faas
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  6. J. Kasprowicz
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  7. H. Li
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  8. T. Lomenick
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  9. N. R. O’Brien
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  10. S. Pamukcu
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  11. P. Smart
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  12. C. E. Weaver
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  13. T. Yamamoto
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Part of the book series: Frontiers in Sedimentary Geology (SEDIMENTARY)

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Table of contents (59 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxii
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  2. Basic Clay Microstructure

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Microstructure: Signatures

      1. The Signatures of Clay Microstructure—Overview
        • Richard W. Faas, Neal R. O’Brien
        Pages 3-4
      2. Determinants of Clay and Shale Microfabric Signatures: Processes and Mechanisms
        • Richard H. Bennett, Neal R. O’Brien, Matthew H. Hulbert
        Pages 5-32
      3. Millimeter-Scale Sedimentary Structure of Fine-Grained Sediments: Examples from Continental Margin Environments
        • S. A. Kuehl, T. M. Hariu, M. W. Sanford, C. A. Nittrouer, D. J. DeMaster
        Pages 33-45
      7. Microfabric and Physical Properties Characteristics of a Consolidated Clay Section: ODP Site 697, Weddell Sea
        • William R. Bryant, Richard H. Bennett, Patti J. Burkett, F. R. Rack
        Pages 73-92
      8. Physical Property Changes Accompanying Deep Burial of Clay-Rich Sediments, Barbados Convergent Margin
        • Jane Schoonmaker Tribble, Fred T. Mackenzie, Jozsef Urmos
        Pages 93-99
      10. Porosities, Permeabilities, and Microfabrics of Devonian Shales
        • David K. Davies, William R. Bryant, Richard K. Vessell, Patti J. Burkett
        Pages 109-119

    3. Environmental Processes: A Continuum

      1. Environmental Processes: A Continuum—Overview
        • William R. Bryant
        Pages 123-124
      6. Mass Arrival Mechanisms and Clay Deposition at the Seafloor
        • W. B. Dade, A. R. M. Nowell, P. A. Jumars
        Pages 161-165
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About this book

Knowledge of basic clay microstructure is fundamental to an understanding of the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of fine-grained sediments and rocks. This compilation of fifty-nine peer-reviewed papers examines clay microstructure in detail with comprehensive sections focusing on microstructure signatures, environmental processes, modeling, measurement techniques, and future research recommendations. Many of these topics are discussed in light of geological and engineering applications, such as hazardous waste disposal, construction techniques, and drilling programs. The field of clay microstructure is developing rapidly. The concepts, observations, and principles presented in this book will help stimulate new thought and be a "spring board" for exciting new research.
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Editors and Affiliations

  • Seafloor Geosciences Division, Naval Ocean Research and Development Activity, Stennis Space Center, USA

    Richard H. Bennett

  • Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA

    William R. Bryant

  • IMC/Pitman-Moore, Inc., Terre Haute, USA

    Matthew H. Hulbert

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Microstructure of Fine-Grained Sediments

  • Book Subtitle: From Mud to Shale

  • Editors: Richard H. Bennett, William R. Bryant, Matthew H. Hulbert, W. A. Chiou, R. W. Faas, J. Kasprowicz, H. Li, T. Lomenick, N. R. O’Brien, S. Pamukcu, P. Smart, C. E. Weaver, … T. Yamamoto

  • Series Title: Frontiers in Sedimentary Geology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-4428-8

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. 1991

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-97339-5Published: 17 December 1990

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4612-4428-8Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 0939-6055

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXII, 582

  • Number of Illustrations: 265 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Sedimentology

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