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Structural geology

Strukturgeologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Neil Mancktelow, Prof. em. Dr. Jean-Pierre Burg
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:36

Abstract

Description and introduction to the development processes of 1) Brittle structures (Faults, joints, cracks and veins)2) Ductile structures (Folds, foliations, lineations, shear zones and diapirs)3) Introduction to finite strain

Objective

To acquire a large knowledge of deformation structures and acquire some insight on the processes that control the development of deformation structures.

Content

Description and introduction to the development processes of 1) Brittle structures (Faults, joints, cracks and veins) 2) Ductile structures (Folds, foliations, lineations, shear zones and diapirs) 3) Introduction to finite strain

Resources

Literature

Means, W. D. 1976. Stress and strain. Basic concepts of continuum mechanics for geologists. Springer Verlag, New York. 339 p. Ramsay J. G. & Huber M. I. 1983. The techniques of modern structural geology - Volume1 : Strain analysis. Academic Press, London. 307 p. Ramsay J. G. & Huber M. I. 1987. The techniques of modern structural geology - Volume2 : Folds and fractures. Academic Press, London. 700 p. Twiss R.J. & Moores, E.M. 1992. Structural geology. W.H. Freeman & Company, New York. 532 p.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Strukturgeologie
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (CAB G 51)
  • 08.05 Date 13:15-15:00 (CAB G 51)
2 h weekly

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