ENGINEERING GEOLOGY I (CE 102): Structural Geology
Understanding Geological Structures
This chapter, Structural Geology, focuses on the study of geological structures and their orientation in the Earth’s crust. Structural geology is crucial for understanding rock deformation and the forces that shape our planet’s surface.
The chapter covers geological plane orientation concepts including dip, strike, plunge, and trend. It examines both primary sedimentary structures (bedding, lamination, cross-bedding, ripple marks) and secondary structures (lineation, foliation, folds, joints, faults, and thrusts).
Understanding these geological structures is essential for civil engineers as they significantly impact site selection, foundation design, slope stability, tunnel construction, and overall project safety in geologically complex regions like Nepal.
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