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Structural Geology

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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

Introduction I
Preview
30 min
Introduction II
29 min
Structural Elements & Measurements
33 min
Stereographic Projections
36 min
Strain & Deformation I
45 min
Strain & Deformation II
34 min
Strain Measurement
37 min
Stress I
60 min
Stress II
67 min
Rheology Basics I
29 min
Rheology Basics II
32 min
Rheology Basics III
43 min
Complex Rheology
38 min
Role of External Parameters
24 min
Crystal Defects
46 min
Cataclastic Deformation
60 min
Intracrustalline Deformation
52 min
Diffusive Mass Transfer
38 min
Foliation I
49 min
Foliation II
54 min
Lineation
48 min
Folds & Folding I
55 min
Folds & Folding II
53 min
Folds & Folding III
48 min
Fold Superposition
49 min
Porphyroblasts
40 min
Boudinage & Pinch-n-Swell I
47 min
Boudinage & Pinch-n-Swell II
51 min
Fractures & Joints I
73 min
Fractures & Joints II
27 min
Faults & Faulting I
59 min
Faults & Faulting II
53 min
Ductile Shear Zones I
55 min
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.

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Course suitable for

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

Key topics covered

Fundamentals of stress, strain, and deformation in rocks
Rheological behavior of rocks (brittle vs ductile)
Geological structures: joints, faults, and folds
Fault mechanics and classification
Fold geometry and classification
Shear zones and deformation fabrics
Structural mapping and cross-section construction
Stereographic projection and data analysis
Relationship between structural geology and plate tectonics
Applications of structural geology in engineering and resource exploration

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