Fluting
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[edit] Fluting Geomorphology
Fluting [geomorphology] (flut’-ing) A process of differential weathering and erosion by which an exposed well-jointed coarse-grained rock such as granite or gneiss, develops a corrugated surface of flutes; esp. the formation of small-scale ridges and depressions by wave action.
Fluting [glacial geology] (a) the formation by glacial action of smooth deep gutterlike channels or furrows on the stoss side of a rocky hill obstructing the advance of a glacier; the furrows are larger than glacial grooves, and they do not extend around the hill to the lee side. Also, a furrow so formed. (b) Lineations or streamline grooves and ridges parallel to the direction of ice movement, formed in newly deposited till or older drift. They range in height from a few centimeters to 25 meters, and in length from a few meters to more than 20 km.
Fluting [sedimentary] (a) the process of forming a flute by the cutting or scouring action of a current of water flowing over a muddy surface. (b) Scalloped or rippled rock surfaces. (c) flute cast.
[edit] Fluting Architecture
A shallow vertical grooves on the shaft of a column. Commonly found in Greek Revival, Classical Revival, Beaux Arts Classical Revival, Renaissance Revival, Second Empire, Georgian Revival styles.
[edit] Fluting Furniture
Term applied to shallow, hollowed out grooves which are always vertical. They can either run from the top to the bottom of a post, or side by side.
[edit] References
- Jackson, Julia A. and Bates, Robert L. 1997, “Glossary of Geology”, 4th edition, American Geological Institute, Alexandria, VA, pp. 243. ISBN 0-92-2152-34-9
