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01 Introduction to Structural Geology 4 topics
1 Basic Concepts and Principles
- Definition and scope of structural geology
- Historical development of structural geology
- Relationship to other geological disciplines
2 Stress and Strain
- Basic concepts and definitions
- Stress tensor and components
- Strain ellipsoid and deformation
3 Physical Properties of Rocks
- Elasticity, plasticity, and brittleness
- Rheological behavior of rocks
- Time-dependent deformation
4 Scale of Structural Analysis
- Microscopic structures
- Mesoscopic structures
- Regional structures
02 Rock Deformation Mechanics 5 topics
1 Stress Analysis
- Principal stresses
- Mohr circle construction
- Differential stress and mean stress
2 Strain Analysis
- Finite strain
- Incremental strain
- Progressive deformation
3 Rheology of Earth Materials
- Brittle deformation
- Ductile deformation
- Brittle-ductile transition
4 Failure Criteria
- Coulomb criterion
- Von Mises criterion
- Griffith criterion
5 Mechanical Stratigraphy
- Competent vs. incompetent layers
- Mechanical anisotropy
- Influence on deformation style
03 Primary Structures and Fabrics 4 topics
1 Bedding and Stratification
- Horizontal and inclined bedding
- Cross-stratification
- Recognition in deformed rocks
2 Sedimentary Structures
- Way-up indicators
- Palaeocurrent indicators
- Soft-sediment deformation
3 Volcanic and Plutonic Structures
- Flow structures
- Primary layering
- Intrusive contacts
4 Metamorphic Fabrics
- Foliation and lineation
- Gneissic banding
- Metamorphic differentiation
04 Brittle Structures 4 topics
1 Joints and Fractures
- Systematic vs. non-systematic joints
- Joint sets and systems
- Mechanics of joint formation
2 Faults
- Geometric classification
- Kinematic classification
- Fault recognition criteria
3 Fault Zone Architecture
- Fault core
- Damage zone
- Fault-related structures
4 Brittle Microstructures
- Cataclasis
- Microfracturing
- Pseudotachylite
05 Fault Systems and Analysis 5 topics
1 Normal Fault Systems
- Horsts and grabens
- Listric faults
- Growth faults
2 Strike-Slip Fault Systems
- Releasing and restraining bends
- Pull-apart basins
- Flower structures
3 Thrust and Reverse Fault Systems
- Imbricate thrusts
- Duplexes
- Blind thrusts
4 Fault Displacement Analysis
- Separation vs. displacement
- Slip determination methods
- Cumulative displacement
5 Fault Dating and Activity
- Relative dating methods
- Absolute dating methods
- Recurrence intervals
06 Ductile Structures 5 topics
1 Folds
- Fold classification
- Fold geometry
- Fold mechanisms
2 Foliation and Cleavage
- Slaty cleavage
- Crenulation cleavage
- Axial plane cleavage
3 Lineations
- Intersection lineations
- Mineral lineations
- Stretching lineations
4 Boudinage
- Chocolate tablet boudinage
- Asymmetric boudinage
- Pinch-and-swell structures
5 Mylonites and Shear Zones
- Classification of mylonites
- Shear zone geometry
- Progressive deformation in shear zones
07 Fold Analysis 4 topics
1 Fold Classification Systems
- Descriptive classification
- Genetic classification
- Ramsay classification
2 Fold Mechanics
- Buckling vs. bending
- Fold amplification
- Fold accommodation mechanisms
3 Superposed Folding
- Fold interference patterns
- Dome and basin structures
- Refolded folds
4 Fold Analysis Techniques
- Stereographic projection
- Equal-area nets
- Statistical analysis
08 Ductile Shear Zones 5 topics
1 Shear Zone Geometry
- Anastomosing shear zones
- Shear zone networks
- Strain gradients
2 Deformation Mechanisms
- Dislocation creep
- Diffusion creep
- Grain boundary sliding
3 Kinematic Indicators
- S-C fabrics
- Rotated porphyroclasts
- Shear bands
4 Strain Analysis in Shear Zones
- Vorticity analysis
- Progressive strain
- Strain partitioning
5 Metamorphism in Shear Zones
- Retrograde metamorphism
- Fluid-rock interactions
- Reaction softening
09 Microscopic Structural Analysis 5 topics
1 Microstructural Analysis Techniques
- Optical microscopy
- Electron microscopy
- EBSD and CIP methods
2 Deformation Microstructures
- Crystal plasticity features
- Recovery and recrystallization
- Pressure solution
3 Fabric Analysis
- Crystallographic preferred orientation
- Shape preferred orientation
- Petrofabrics
4 Strain Markers
- Deformed fossils
- Deformed pebbles
- Deformed ooids
5 Microstructural Evolution
- Strain localization
- Work hardening and softening
- Grain size reduction
10 Structural Interpretation Techniques 5 topics
1 Cross-Section Construction
- Balanced cross-sections
- Forward modeling
- Restoration techniques
2 Map Interpretation
- Strike and dip symbols
- Structure contours
- Outcrop patterns
3 Remote Sensing
- Aerial photography
- Satellite imagery
- LiDAR
4 Geophysical Methods
- Seismic reflection
- Gravity and magnetic surveys
- Ground-penetrating radar
5 3D Visualization and Modeling
- 3D structural modeling
- Virtual outcrops
- Digital terrain analysis
11 Tectonic Regimes and Structures 5 topics
1 Extensional Tectonics
- Rifts and passive margins
- Metamorphic core complexes
- Basin and Range province
2 Compressional Tectonics
- Fold and thrust belts
- Accretionary wedges
- Collision zones
3 Strike-Slip Tectonics
- Transform boundaries
- Wrench tectonics
- Continental transform faults
4 Salt Tectonics
- Salt diapirs
- Salt glaciers
- Minibasin formation
5 Inversion Tectonics
- Positive inversion
- Negative inversion
- Inversion structures
12 Regional Structural Styles 5 topics
1 Continental Cratons
- Basement structures
- Reactivation
- Ancient deformation
2 Orogenic Belts
- External zones
- Internal zones
- Foreland basin systems
3 Continental Rifts
- Symmetric vs. asymmetric rifts
- Rift shoulder uplift
- Rift basin sedimentation
4 Passive Margins
- Structural elements
- Gravity-driven deformation
- Deep-water fold and thrust belts
5 Oceanic Structures
- Mid-ocean ridges
- Transform faults
- Subduction zones
13 Time in Structural Geology 5 topics
1 Absolute and Relative Dating
- Crosscutting relationships
- Radiometric dating
- Growth structures
2 Progressive Deformation
- Path-dependent vs. path-independent deformation
- Strain history
- Deformation phases
3 Structural Chronology
- Overprinting relationships
- Reactivation criteria
- Structural inheritance
4 Syntectonic Sedimentation
- Growth strata
- Syn-kinematic deposits
- Tectonostratigraphic sequences
5 Exhumation and Uplift
- Thermochronology
- Cooling paths
- Denudation rates
14 Fluid Flow and Deformation 5 topics
1 Fluid Pressure and Effective Stress
- Hydrostatic pressure
- Lithostatic pressure
- Overpressure
2 Fracture Permeability
- Fracture networks
- Self-organization
- Percolation thresholds
3 Fault Sealing and Leakage
- Clay smear
- Cataclastic seals
- Capillary seals
4 Fluid-Rock Interactions
- Pressure solution
- Hydrofracturing
- Vein formation
5 Hydrothermal Systems
- Ore deposit formation
- Geothermal systems
- Hydrothermal alteration
15 Structural Controls on Resources 5 topics
1 Petroleum Systems
- Structural traps
- Migration pathways
- Seal integrity
2 Hydrothermal Mineral Deposits
- Vein systems
- Replacement deposits
- Fracture-controlled mineralization
3 Groundwater Resources
- Fractured aquifers
- Compartmentalization
- Flow barriers
4 Geothermal Resources
- Enhanced geothermal systems
- Fracture permeability
- Thermal structure
5 Carbon Storage
- Structural trapping
- Caprock integrity
- Induced seismicity
16 Neotectonics and Active Deformation 5 topics
1 Active Faulting
- Surface rupture
- Paleoseismology
- Fault scarps
2 Geodesy and Crustal Motion
- GPS measurements
- InSAR techniques
- Strain accumulation
3 Seismotectonics
- Focal mechanisms
- Seismic cycles
- Seismogenic zones
4 Tectonic Geomorphology
- Drainage patterns
- Triangular facets
- River terraces
5 Natural Hazard Assessment
- Fault segmentation
- Slip rates
- Probabilistic hazard analysis
17 Applied Structural Geology 5 topics
1 Engineering Geology
- Rock mass classification
- Slope stability
- Underground excavations
2 Structural Controls on Landslides
- Discontinuity-controlled slides
- Deep-seated gravitational deformation
- Rock avalanches
3 Mining Geology
- Structural mapping in mines
- Structural controls on ore bodies
- Mine stability
4 Reservoir Characterization
- Fracture networks
- Compartmentalization
- Mechanical stratigraphy
5 Urban Geology
- Fault avoidance zones
- Foundation conditions
- Subsurface risk assessment
18 Advanced Analytical Techniques 5 topics
1 Quantitative Structural Analysis
- Fractal analysis
- Statistical analysis
- Numerical modeling
2 Experimental Structural Geology
- Analog modeling
- Rock deformation apparatus
- Scaled experiments
3 Computational Structural Geology
- Finite element modeling
- Discrete element modeling
- Kinematic modeling
4 Machine Learning Applications
- Automated structural mapping
- Pattern recognition
- Predictive modeling
5 4D Structural Analysis
- Time-lapse monitoring
- Progressive deformation
- Structural evolution modeling
19 Appendices 5 topics
1 Stereographic Projection Techniques
- Equal-area projections
- Equal-angle projections
- Rose diagrams
2 Structural Field Techniques
- Brunton compass use
- Field notebook organization
- Structural data collection
3 Laboratory Methods
- Sample preparation
- Thin section analysis
- XRD and SEM techniques
4 Mathematical Fundamentals
- Matrix operations
- Coordinate transformations
5 Glossary of Structural Terms
- Terminology
- Symbols and notations
- Unit conversions
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