by Gelogia Team | Jul 21, 2025 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology, Stratigraphy, Structural Geology
Soil structure refers to how soil particles arrange themselves within the matrix, which includes voids, fissures, and cracks. Several factors influence soil structure, such as the shape and size of particles, mineral composition, grain orientation, interactions...
by Gelogia Team | Jul 20, 2025 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology, Structural Geology
Folds are significant geological structures formed when rock layers undergo compression, resulting in bending without fracturing. They are commonly observed in deformed sedimentary, metamorphic, and even igneous rocks. Understanding the different types of folds and...
by Gelogia Team | Jul 19, 2025 | Structural Geology
Types of Bridges: There are five major types of bridges, namely Girder or Beam Bridge, Cantilever Bridge, Arch Bridge, Suspension Bridge, and Cable-Stayed Bridge. The magnitude of the load of the bridge and the forces acting on the support system considered in the...
by Gelogia Team | Jul 19, 2025 | Historical Geology, Physical Geology & Geomorphology
James Hutton, usually described as the “Father of Modern Geology,” plays a critical role in the field of Earth sciences. His innovative insights contested prevailing perspectives on the Earth’s history and established the basis for contemporary...
by Gelogia Team | Jul 17, 2025 | Hydrology, Physical Geology & Geomorphology, Structural Geology
The fault zone lying under gravity dams is composed of weak gouge materials with a low modulus of elasticity as compared to sound rocks, and hence is more deformable. The pressure of a fault zone induces more stress in a foundation than a normal foundation. A fault...
