Thanks to visit codestin.com
Credit goes to www.scribd.com

Scribd
Upload
32 views9 pages

Solution Structural Section

The document outlines exercises for constructing geological cross-sections and topographic profiles. It includes steps for drawing the sections, determining the structure, and analyzing fault characteristics. Key tasks involve mapping outcrop patterns, measuring dips, and identifying bed thicknesses.

Uploaded by

hamood Yousuf
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
32 views9 pages

Solution Structural Section

The document outlines exercises for constructing geological cross-sections and topographic profiles. It includes steps for drawing the sections, determining the structure, and analyzing fault characteristics. Key tasks involve mapping outcrop patterns, measuring dips, and identifying bed thicknesses.

Uploaded by

hamood Yousuf
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 9

LAB.

11: STRUCTURAL CROSS-SECTIONS: SECTION & MAP INDEX

Exercise

1. Complete the outcrop pattern of the beds


2. Draw a geological cross-section along the line A-B
3. Answer the following questions:
i) What is the structure?

A B

1c = 200m
Construction of Topographic Profile
Topographic profiles show the relief at the earth’s surface along the top of the
structure section. Usually you will have to construct your own topograhic profile. The
technique for drawing a topographic profile one is as follows:
1. Draw the section line on the map (Fig. 4.6a).
2. Lay the edge of a piece of paper along the section line, and mark and label on the
paper each contour, stream, and ridge crest (Fig. 4.6b).
3. Scale off and label the appropriate elevations on a piece of graph paper (Fig. 4.6c).
Graph paper with 10 or 20 squares per inch is ideal for 7.5-minute quadrangle maps
because the scale is 1 inch ¼ 2000 ft. Notice that the map scales on Fig. 4.6a and 4.6b
are the same as the vertical scale on Fig. 4.6c and 4.6d. It is very important that the
vertical and horizontal scales are the same on structure sections. This is a very
common oversight. If the scale of the structure section is not the same as the scale of
the map then the dips cannot be drawn at their nominal angle.
4. Lay the labeled paper on the graph paper and transfer each contour, stream, and
ridge crest point to the proper elevation on the graph paper (Fig. 4.6c).
5. Connect the points (Fig. 4.6d).
LAB. 12: STRUCTURAL CROSS-SECTIONS: SECTION & MAP INDEX

Exercise

1. Draw a geological cross-section along the line A-B


2. Make a map index showing the order of superposition of beds
3. What is the amount and direction of dip of the fault?
4. Which is the down-thrown side and how much is the throw?
5. What is the type of the fault?
6. What is the thickness of each bed?

1 cm =
200m

You might also like