Stress and Strain

Stress definition

Elastic deformation

Elastic Limit/ yield point

Ductile flow/plastic deformation

Fracture point

Temprature

Confining pressure

Strain Rate

Brittle rocks
(competent rocks)

Ductile Rocks
(Incompetent rocks)

Normal fault
Also called dip slip faults/ extensional- tensional fault.

Reverse Fault
Also called Compressional faults

Thrust fault

Strike Slip Fault

Anticline and Syncline

Slickensides