Course Description

This course presents the structural models of common trap forming structures. It provides a strong fundamental background in structural geology of the various tectonic settings. The course covers common structural styles in sedimentary basins as well as the plate tectonics and sedimentary basin formation and classification. It also serves the mechanisms of rock deformation for each structural style.
 

Course Goal

To enhance the participants’ knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the application of structural geology, plate tectonics, and structural styles in petroleum exploration.
 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participant will be able to:

• Be familiar with rock properties, mechanics and stress regimes.
• Understand how structural geology relates to geology.
• Determine objectives of structural geology and scope of application to exploration programs.
• Understand the mechanical principles 
• Be aware of the significance of cross – sections.
• Be Aware of the significance of seismic profiles.
• Understand the structural styles and exploration problems for compressional and extensional styles.
• Determine folds types and their description.
• Understand mechanics dynamics and causes of folding Joints.
• Measure the strike and dip of faults.
• Apply the criteria for recognizing faults (reverse vs. thrust faults).

Who Can Benefit

All geoscientists and engineers involved in exploration and production.