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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (PhD) | |
| Code | DJM602 |
| Name | Fault Mechanics and Tectonic Deformation |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHMET CAN AKINCI |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to teach the mechanical foundations of crustal deformations, the behavior of fault systems, and their relationship to tectonic evolution. It is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of fracture mechanics, stress tensor analyses, and the structural characteristics of fault zones.
Course Content
This course provides an advanced understanding of the mechanical principles governing faulting and tectonic deformation in the Earth's crust. Topics include stress and strain concepts, failure criteria, fault zone architectures, and the brittle-ductile transition in different crustal levels. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of fault kinematics, stress tensor inversion, and the interpretation of structural data from field observations. The course also covers the geodynamic significance of regional fault systems and their role in crustal evolution. Students will engage with current scientific literature, conduct analytical exercises, and develop skills in integrating field data with mechanical models.
Course Precondition
prerequisite-free
Resources
1- Various notes and documents to be provided by the instructor. 2. Fossen, H. (2016). Structural Geology. Cambridge University Press. 3. Structural Geology (Erkan KARAMAN)
Notes
Structural Geology (Erkan KARAMAN)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyze faulting processes in both mechanical and tectonic contexts. |
| LO02 | Identify regional stress regimes using stress tensor solutions. |
| LO03 | Describe the structural characteristics of fault zones at different scales. |
| LO04 | Interpret fracture types, brittle/ductile transitions, and the controlling parameters. |
| LO05 | Correlate real field data with mechanical theories. |
| LO06 | Evaluate and interpret current scientific literature related to fault mechanics. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | 1 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | ave the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering | 1 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively | 1 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently | 1 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. | 1 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches | 1 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Fault Mechanics | The student conducts preliminary studies on the topic using books, articles, and web resources provided for the course. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Definition of Stress Tensor and Stress Regimes | The student conducts preliminary studies on the topic using books, articles, and web resources provided for the course. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Mohr Diagrams and Failure Criteria | The student conducts preliminary studies on the topic using books, articles, and web resources provided for the course. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Byerlee’s Law and Fault Slip Conditions | The student conducts preliminary studies on the topic using books, articles, and web resources provided for the course. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Transition Between Brittle and Ductile Deformation | The student conducts preliminary studies on the topic using books, articles, and web resources provided for the course. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Structural Characteristics of Fault Zones | The student conducts preliminary studies on the topic using books, articles, and web resources provided for the course. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Stress Tensor Analysis | The student conducts preliminary studies on the topic using books, articles, and web resources provided for the course. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Evolution of Fault Systems | The student conducts preliminary studies on the topic using books, articles, and web resources provided for the course. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Fault Zones and Geomorphological Analysis | The student conducts preliminary studies on the topic using books, articles, and web resources provided for the course. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Kinematic Analysis I | The student conducts preliminary studies on the topic using books, articles, and web resources provided for the course. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | Kinematic Analysis II | The student conducts preliminary studies on the topic using books, articles, and web resources provided for the course. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 13 | Earthquake-Generating Mechanisms Related to Faulting | The student conducts preliminary studies on the topic using books, articles, and web resources provided for the course. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | Geodynamic Interpretation of Regional Fault Systems I | The student conducts preliminary studies on the topic using books, articles, and web resources provided for the course. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | Geodynamic Interpretation of Regional Fault Systems II | The student conducts preliminary studies on the topic using books, articles, and web resources provided for the course. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 142 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,68 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||