Introduction to the Physics of Rocks Yves Gueguen and Victor Palciauskas is an English-language textbook that deals with the physical properties of rocks. This book is aimed at students and professionals in disciplines such as civil engineering, petroleum and environmental engineering, geology, and geophysics.
The core of this book is to understand the physics of rock in the Earth in order to better assess environmental problems and natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. It begins with an overview of the mechanical, fluid flow, acoustic, electrical, thermal, and magnetic properties of rocks. It then provides a theoretical framework for interpreting data and modeling the behavior of heterogeneous media in the Earth's crust.
Introduction to the Physics of Rocks addresses current theories such as the physics of inhomogeneous media, effective medium theories, percolation, and fractals. This book is suitable for geologists, hydrologists, and other Earth scientists seeking deeper insight into the physics of the Earth. With clear explanations and exercises per chapter, it supports advanced education and research.
Topics closely align with geophysics, petrology, and mineralogy.