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Structural Geology

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  • Course type

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  • Course duration

    1578 Min

  • Course start date & time

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  • Language

    English

Why enroll

This course is essential for civil engineers, geologists, and geoscientists involved in engineering geology, tunneling, slope stability, foundation design, and resource exploration. Understanding structural geology helps in assessing ground stability, locating weak zones, and predicting geological hazards such as faults and landslides. The course strengthens field interpretation skills and provides a strong base for advanced studies in tectonics, engineering geology, and geomechanics.

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Structural Geology

34 Lectures

1578 min

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    Introduction I

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    Preview

    30 min

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    Introduction II

    29 min

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    Structural Elements & Measurements

    33 min

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    Stereographic Projections

    36 min

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    Strain & Deformation I

    45 min

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    Strain & Deformation II

    34 min

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    Strain Measurement

    37 min

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    Stress I

    60 min

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    Stress II

    67 min

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    Rheology Basics I

    29 min

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    Rheology Basics II

    32 min

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    Rheology Basics III

    43 min

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    Complex Rheology

    38 min

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    Role of External Parameters

    24 min

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    Crystal Defects

    46 min

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    Cataclastic Deformation

    60 min

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    Intracrustalline Deformation

    52 min

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    Diffusive Mass Transfer

    38 min

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    Foliation I

    49 min

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    Foliation II

    54 min

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    Lineation

    48 min

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    Folds & Folding I

    55 min

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    Folds & Folding II

    53 min

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    Folds & Folding III

    48 min

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    Fold Superposition

    49 min

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    Porphyroblasts

    40 min

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    Boudinage & Pinch-n-Swell I

    47 min

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    Boudinage & Pinch-n-Swell II

    51 min

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    Fractures & Joints I

    73 min

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    Fractures & Joints II

    27 min

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    Faults & Faulting I

    59 min

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    Faults & Faulting II

    53 min

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    Ductile Shear Zones I

    55 min

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    Ductile Shear Zones II

    84 min

Course details

The Structural Geology course focuses on the study of deformation of the Earth’s crust and the structures formed as a result of tectonic forces. It explains how rocks respond to stress and strain and how geological structures such as folds, faults, joints, and shear zones are formed, analyzed, and interpreted. The course provides the foundation for understanding crustal deformation processes and their implications in engineering, mining, petroleum exploration, and natural hazard assessment.

The course introduces stress–strain relationships in rocks, rheological behavior, and deformation mechanisms under brittle and ductile conditions. Emphasis is placed on geometric and kinematic analysis of geological structures, interpretation of structural maps and cross-sections, and field-based observation techniques. Learners also study regional tectonics and the relationship between structural geology and plate tectonics.

SOURCE- Youtube [NPTEL IIT Kanpur]

Course suitable for

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

Key topics covered

  1. Fundamentals of stress, strain, and deformation in rocks

  2. Rheological behavior of rocks (brittle vs ductile)

  3. Geological structures: joints, faults, and folds

  4. Fault mechanics and classification

  5. Fold geometry and classification

  6. Shear zones and deformation fabrics

  7. Structural mapping and cross-section construction

  8. Stereographic projection and data analysis

  9. Relationship between structural geology and plate tectonics

  10. Applications of structural geology in engineering and resource exploration

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