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    Fold Profiles PRAC

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    This document describes how to construct fold profiles to accurately analyze fold morphology and classification. It discusses constructing fold profiles for both flat and steep terrains. For flat terrains, a 1:1 grid is constructed over the fold trace on a map, and another grid at a scale of 1:sinp is used to project the fold contacts and reveal the true shape. For steep terrains, a profile line is constructed at the same scale and orientation as the map. Points are transferred parallel to plunge along the profile to determine their heights using trigonometric calculations involving plunge direction, horizontal distance, and elevation. Accurately projecting folds in this way allows for correct fold analysis and classification.

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    This document describes how to construct fold profiles to accurately analyze fold morphology and classification. It discusses constructing fold profiles for both flat and steep terrains. For flat terrains, a 1:1 grid is constructed over the fold trace on a map, and another grid at a scale of 1:sinp is used to project the fold contacts and reveal the true shape. For steep terrains, a profile line is constructed at the same scale and orientation as the map. Points are transferred parallel to plunge along the profile to determine their heights using trigonometric calculations involving plunge direction, horizontal distance, and elevation. Accurately projecting folds in this way allows for correct fold analysis and classification.

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    This document describes how to construct fold profiles to accurately analyze fold morphology and classification. It discusses constructing fold profiles for both flat and steep terrains. For flat terrains, a 1:1 grid is constructed over the fold trace on a map, and another grid at a scale of 1:sinp is used to project the fold contacts and reveal the true shape. For steep terrains, a profile line is constructed at the same scale and orientation as the map. Points are transferred parallel to plunge along the profile to determine their heights using trigonometric calculations involving plunge direction, horizontal distance, and elevation. Accurately projecting folds in this way allows for correct fold analysis and classification.

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    Fold Profiles PRAC

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    xolani
    This document describes how to construct fold profiles to accurately analyze fold morphology and classification. It discusses constructing fold profiles for both flat and steep terrains. For flat terrains, a 1:1 grid is constructed over the fold trace on a map, and another grid at a scale of 1:sinp is used to project the fold contacts and reveal the true shape. For steep terrains, a profile line is constructed at the same scale and orientation as the map. Points are transferred parallel to plunge along the profile to determine their heights using trigonometric calculations involving plunge direction, horizontal distance, and elevation. Accurately projecting folds in this way allows for correct fold analysis and classification.

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    2017-02-20

    INTRODUCTION
    A fold profile is a section constructed at right angles to
    the fold plunge
    It is constructed at a scale of 1:1

    This reveals the true shape of the fold


    This allows accurate analysis of the morphology of the
    fold

    This results in the correct classification of the fold

    Fold profiles may be constructed for flat terrains and


    steep terrains using two different methods

    FOLD PROFILE IN FLAT TERRAINS


    Establish the amount of plunge and plunge direction of the
    fold to be analysed

    Draw a trace of the fold axis on the map and construct a


    1:1 grid over that fold on the map
    One axis of the grid must be parallel to the plunge direction of the
    fold axis

    On another piece of paper (graph paper), construct


    another grid at a scale of 1:sinp
    The sinp axis is parallel to the plunge direction of the fold

    Using the map grid as a reference, transfer the fold from


    the original 1:1 grid on the 1:sinp grid
    The projected contacts reveal the true shape of the fold

    FOLD PROFILES IN STEEP TERRAINS FOLD PROFILES IN STEEP TERRAINS


    The profile line is the top of a section
    The geological map must have topographic information That is constructed at the same scale as the map
    i.e. contours lines And at 1:1 scale (vertical scale = horizontal scale)

    Establish the plunge (p) and the plunge direction of the fold A point of the map is transferred, parallel to the direction of
    axis to be analysed fold plunge, along to the profile section

    To determine the height of this point on the profile you need


    Establish a line of profile on the map
    to calculate the height using the calculation:
    The line of profile must be on the up-plunge side of the
    fold = d(sin p) + h(cos p)
    Where d = the horizontal distance from the point on the map to the
    profile line
    The line of profile must be at right angles to the plunge and h = height of that point above datum on map (usually height above
    direction of the fold axis sea-level)

    By transferring enough points, the true shape of the fold is


    revealed

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    FURTHER
    READING
    Ramsay, J.G. and
    Huber, M.I. (1987).
    The Techniques of
    Modern Structural
    Geology.
    Volume 2: Folds and
    Fractures.
    Session 18. Fold
    Sections and
    Profiles.
    Academic Press,
    London.
    p. 365-382.

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