APPLIED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
Learning outcomes of the course unit
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- perform quantitative structural analysis of brittle deformational features associated with folds and fault systems at the reservoir scale.
- Perform statistical analysis of field data to obtain empirical scaling laws.
- Develop conceptual models of fluid flow patterns in reservoir-scale structures.
Prerequisites
Previously achieved Structural Geology exam
Course contents summary
1 – Mechanical stratigraphy.
2 – Evolution and infilling of joints.
3 – Fault zone evolution, 4D distribution of the associated brittle deformation features, and implications for subsurface fluid flow.
4 – Evolution of fault-related folds, 4D distribution of the associated brittle deformation features, and implications for subsurface fluid flow.
5 – Introduction to cross-section balancing.
Final one-week camp for learning data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Recommended readings
a collection of scientific papers indicated by the teacher
Teaching methods
Lessons in the class, laboratory exercises, field activity
Assessment methods and criteria
oral exam
Other informations
At the end of the course we will spend one week in the field
