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Introductory Field Structural Geology

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Introductory Field Structural Geology

  • Course type

    Watch to learn anytime

  • Course duration

    614 Min

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    Access anytime

  • Language

    English

Why enroll

This course is highly valuable for civil engineers, geologists, and geotechnical professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of subsurface conditions. Learning directly from IIT Kanpur faculty through NPTEL’s structured video lectures, students gain practical insight into rock behavior, faulting, and folding, which are critical for foundations, tunnels, slopes, and dam projects.

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Introductory Field Structural Geology

17 Lectures

614 min

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    Introduction

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    Preview

    36 min

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    Field area and locations

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    Preview

    42 min

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    Structural elements

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    Preview

    43 min

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    Stereographic projection

    31 min

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    Primary structures 1

    29 min

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    Primary structures -2

    36 min

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    Secondary structures -1

    30 min

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    Secondary structures -2

    27 min

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    Basic litho-structural mapping

    26 min

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    Ductile deformation

    56 min

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    Folds and folding

    34 min

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    Ductile deformation- superposed folding

    45 min

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    Superposed foldings

    33 min

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    Superposition of folds in Tenduldanga, Ghatshila

    28 min

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    Brittle deformation

    33 min

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    strain measurement

    33 min

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    Summary

    52 min

Course details

The Introductory Field Structural Geology course introduces the principles of structural geology with a strong emphasis on field observations and real geological formations. The course helps learners understand how rocks deform under stress and how geological structures are identified, measured, and interpreted in the field—skills essential for geotechnical, mining, and infrastructure projects.

SOURCE- YouTube [IIT Kanpur NPTEL]

Course suitable for

  • Agriculture
  • Oil & Gas
  • Rail & Transport
  • Civil & Structural
  • Geoscience
  • Health, Safety & Environmental

Key topics covered

  1. Introduction to structural geology and field methods

  2. Stress, strain, and rock deformation

  3. Geological maps and structural data collection

  4. Folds: types, geometry, and field recognition

  5. Faults and joints: classification and mechanics

  6. Measurement of geological structures (strike & dip)

  7. Interpretation of field data and case examples

  8. Engineering relevance of structural geology

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