Structural and Hydro-Structural Geology: Theory and Applications for the Practicing Professional (450 mins.)

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Instructor
Thomas D. Gillespie, P.G.

Class Size Minimum 40 / Maximum 60

Each participant should bring calculator, pencils, protractor, triangle, compass (drafting type), scale, and straight edge/ruler.

Overview
Solution of hydrogeologic, environmental and geo-engineering problems relies increasingly on characterization and interpretation of the structural geology of study areas.  Complex analytical of numerical groundwater flow modeling, chemical fate and transport characterization and geologic hazard analyses are unreliable in the absence of structural input data, parameters and interpretations.

Course Description
This one-day course focuses on practical structural geology methods to gather, compile, graph and interpret structural data with an emphasis on application to hydrogeologic, environmental and engineering geology projects. Specific topics and methods include right sections, one and three point problem solving, stratigraphic thickness, subsurface projections of horizons, outcrop patterns of structure in high relief areas, planar discontinuity mapping, fault system solutions,  statistical management of structural data, groundwater flow and solute transport in fractured media, structural data in rock slope stability analyses. Course notes include method explanations, solved examples, additional reference material and unsolved examples for problem solving sessions throughout the day.

Who Should Attend
The course covers technical, rather than overview, information and is geared toward practicing geologists with a minimum bachelor's degree in geology, including structural geology, working in the hydrogeology, environmental and engineering geology industries.
     Participants should bring calculator, pencils, protractor, triangle, scale, compass (drafting type), and straight edge/ruler. Worksheets and graph paper will be provided.

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