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Physical Principles of Sedimentology

A Readable Textbook for Beginners and Experts

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  • © 1989

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Authors:
  1. Kenneth J. Hsü

    1. Geologisches Institut, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, ETH Zentrum, Zürich, Switzerland

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-X
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  2. Introduction

    • Kenneth J. Hsü
    Pages 1-10

  3. Sorting Out and Mixing

    • Kenneth J. Hsü
    Pages 11-23

  4. Grains Settle

    • Kenneth J. Hsü
    Pages 25-47

  5. Sediments are Moved

    • Kenneth J. Hsü
    Pages 49-66

  6. Rocks Fall

    • Kenneth J. Hsü
    Pages 67-90

  7. Suspensions Flow

    • Kenneth J. Hsü
    Pages 91-100

  8. Sand Waves Migrate

    • Kenneth J. Hsü
    Pages 101-119

  9. Oceans Are Ventilated

    • Kenneth J. Hsü
    Pages 121-133

  10. Groundwater Circulates

    • Kenneth J. Hsü
    Pages 135-149

  11. Components Equilibrate

    • Kenneth J. Hsü
    Pages 151-165

  12. Evaporation Pumps

    • Kenneth J. Hsü
    Pages 167-178

  13. Isotopes Fractionate

    • Kenneth J. Hsü
    Pages 179-190

  14. Basins Subside

    • Kenneth J. Hsü
    Pages 191-200

  15. Why Creativity in Geology

    • Kenneth J. Hsü
    Pages 201-206

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 207-233
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Physical Principles of Sedimentology is a textbook devoted to the physics of sedimentological processes. The applicability of fundamental principles, such as Newton's Three Laws of Motion, Law of Conservation of Energy, First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, and of other physical relations in hydraulics and groundwater hydrology is illustrated by discussions of natural processes which form sediments or sedimentary rocks. The author's educational background as a major in physics and geology, and his 40-year experience in teaching and research help him bring together physics and geology in this enjoyable and highly readable form.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Geologisches Institut, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, ETH Zentrum, Zürich, Switzerland

    Kenneth J. Hsü

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