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Microstructure of Fine-Grained Sediments

From Mud to Shale

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Editors:
  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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Part of the book series: Frontiers in Sedimentary Geology (SEDIMENTARY)

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Table of contents (59 chapters)

  1. Basic Clay Microstructure

    1. Environmental Processes: A Continuum

      1. Fluidization of Soft Estuarine Mud by Waves
        • Mark A. Ross, Ashish J. Mehta
        Pages 185-191
      2. The Significance of Sediment-Flow Dynamics on Clay Microstructure Development: Riverine and Continental Shelf Environments
        • Huon Li, Richard H. Bennett
        Pages 193-202
      3. Silt Microfabric of Detrital, Deep Sea Mud(stone)s (California Continental Borderland) as Shown by Backscattered Electron Microscopy
        • Suzanne Reynolds, Donn S. Gorsline
        Pages 203-211
      4. Physical Properties and Microstructural Response of Sediments to Accretion-Subduction: Barbados Forearc
        • Elliott Taylor, Patti J. Burkett, Jeri D. Wackler, John N. Leonard
        Pages 213-228
      5. Anomalous Stress History of Sediments of the Northwest Pacific: The Role of Microstructure
        • Kathleen A. Dadey, Margaret Leinen, Armand J. Silva
        Pages 229-236

  2. Applied Clay Microstructure

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 237-237
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    2. Modeling—Past and Present: New Directions

      1. Modeling — Past and Present: New Directions — Overview
        • Sibel Pamukcu
        Pages 239-240
      2. Influence of Some Physicochemical Activities on Mechanical Behavior of Clays
        • Sibel Pamukcu, Mustafa Tuncan
        Pages 241-253
      3. Organization of Clay Particles in Aqueous Suspension as Inferred from Spectroscopy of Organic Dyes
        • Jos Cenens, Robert A. Schoonheydt, Frans C. De Schryver
        Pages 255-258
      4. Some Effects of Vicinal Water on the Sedimentation Process, Compaction, and Ultimate Properties of Sediments
        • W. Drost-Hansen
        Pages 259-266
      5. Rheology and Microstructure of Concentrated Illite Suspensions
        • D. J. A. Williams, P. R. Williams
        Pages 267-271
      6. A Coupled Fluid Expulsion/Deformation Model of Dewatering Sediments
        • F. Tom Chang, G. P. Lennon, Sibel Pamukcu, B. Carson
        Pages 273-280
      7. The Floc Camera: A Three-Dimensional Imaging System of Suspended Particulate Matter
        • J. P. M. Syvitski, K. W. Asprey, D. E. Heffler
        Pages 281-289
      8. Characterization of Clay Fabric
        • A. G. Altschaeffl, S. Thevanayagam
        Pages 291-295
      9. Microtexture and Microchemistry of Clay-Rich Sediments
        • R. E. Ferrell Jr., P. K. Carpenter
        Pages 297-301
      10. Quantitative Rock Mineral Analysis
        • George D. Brunton
        Pages 303-304

    3. Measurements/Techniques/Sampling Strategy

      1. Applied Clay Microstructure: Measurements, Techniques, and Sampling Strategies for Clay Fabric Research—Overview
        • Peter Smart, W. A. Chiou
        Pages 307-308
      2. Techniques for the Preparation of Submarine Sediments for Electron Microscopy
        • Roy J. Baerwald, Patti J. Burkett, Richard H. Bennett
        Pages 309-320
      3. Observation Technique for Wet Clay Minerals Using Film-Sealed Environmental Cell Equipment Attached to High-Resolution Electron Microscope
        • Akira Fukami, Kurio Fukushima, Norihiko Kohyama
        Pages 321-331
      4. Clay Fabric of Gassy Submarine Sediments
        • W. A. Chiou, William R. Bryant, Richard H. Bennett
        Pages 333-352
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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.

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

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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