Duration
Part A : 30h Th, 20h Pr
Field work : 2d FW
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Geological and Mining Engineering | 5 crédits | |||
| Master of Science (MSc) in Geological and Mining Engineering (joint-degree programme with the "Université polytechnique de Madrid") | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Part A : Olivier Bolle
Field work : Olivier Bolle
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
(1) Stress and infinitesimal strain (*). (2) Rheological laws: laboratory tests and modeling of continuous deformation (*). (3) Analysis of finite strain: homogeneous deformation in 2D and 3D, reconstruction of the finite strain ellipsoid. (4) Study of brittle deformation: laboratory tests and failure criteria, joints, tension gashes and faults. (5) Study of ductile deformation: the mechanisms of ductile deformation at the mineral scale (*), cleavage and lineation, boudinage, shear zones, folds (geometric analysis, folding process, secondary structures in folds).
Part A
(1) Stress and infinitesimal strain (*). (2) Rheological laws: laboratory tests and modeling of continuous deformation (*). (3) Analysis of finite strain: homogeneous deformation in 2D and 3D, reconstruction of the finite strain ellipsoid. (4) Study of brittle deformation: laboratory tests and failure criteria, joints, tension gashes and faults. (5) Study of ductile deformation: the mechanisms of ductile deformation at the mineral scale (*), cleavage and lineation, boudinage, shear zones, folds (geometric analysis, folding process, secondary structures in folds).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Recognition and interpretation of tectonic structures, from the scale of the thin section to the regional scale (map).
Understanding of scientific publications on the subject, either in French or in English (*).
This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.2, IV.2 of the MSc in geological and mining engineering.
Part A
Recognition and interpretation of tectonic structures, from the scale of the thin section to the regional scale (map). Understanding of scientific publications on the subject, either in French or in English (*).
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Prerequisite: course of General Geology. There is no recommended optional programme component.
Part A
Prerequisite: course of General Geology. There is no recommended optional programme component.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theoretical lectures, using a Power Point presentation. Practical works of two types: (1) exercises and (2) recognition and interpretation of tectonic structures from samples and maps.
Part A
Theoretical lectures, using a Power Point presentation. Practical works of two types: (1) exercises and (2) recognition and interpretation of tectonic structures from samples and maps.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face.
Part A
Face-to-face.
Recommended or required readings
Recommended readings: (1) Fossen, H. (2016). Structural geology (2d éd.). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 510 p. (2) Gidon, M. (1987). Les structures tectoniques. Manuels & Méthodes 15, BRGM, Orléans, 206 p. (3) Mercier, J. & Vergely, P. (1999). Tectonique (2d ed.). Dunod, Paris, 206 p. (4) Ramsay, J.G. & Huber, M.I. (1983). The techniques of modern structural geology. Academic Press, Londres, 700 p. (in 2 Vol.). (5) Twiss, R.J. & Moores, E.M. (2007). Structural geology (2d ed.). Freeman and Company, New York, 736 p. There are currently no lecture notes.
Part A
Recommended readings: (1) Fossen, H. (2016). Structural geology (2d éd.). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 510 p. (2) Gidon, M. (1987). Les structures tectoniques. Manuels & Méthodes 15, BRGM, Orléans, 206 p. (3) Mercier, J. & Vergely, P. (1999). Tectonique (2d ed.). Dunod, Paris, 206 p. (4) Ramsay, J.G. & Huber, M.I. (1983). The techniques of modern structural geology. Academic Press, Londres, 700 p. (in 2 Vol.). (5) Twiss, R.J. & Moores, E.M. (2007). Structural geology (2d ed.). Freeman and Company, New York, 736 p. There are currently no lecture notes.
Assessment methods and criteria
Examination in two parts: a written part (one exercice) (*) and an oral part (one theoretical question and a recognition of tectonic structures from samples). Off-site examination if required by the health context.
Part A
Examination in two parts: a written part (one exercice) (*) and an oral part (one theoretical question and a recognition of tectonic structures from samples). Off-site examination if required by the health context.
Work placement(s)
There is no work placement.
Part A
There is no work placement.
Organizational remarks
The symbol '(*)' above refers to elements of the course and its evaluation which do not concern engineering students.
Part A
The symbol '(*)' above refers to elements of the course and its evaluation which do not concern engineering students.
Contacts
Olivier Bolle Dpt. of Geology, B20 - Sart tilman - 4000 Liège E-mail address: olivier.bolle@uliege.be Phone: +32 4 3662260 Fax: +32 4 3662921
Part A
Olivier Bolle Dpt. of Geology, B20 - Sart tilman - 4000 Liège E-mail address: olivier.bolle@uliege.be Phone: +32 4 3662260 Fax: +32 4 3662921