Preamble
Structural geology deals with the different deformation structures in the
lithosphere to know how they appear and to understand how and why they are
formed. In the recent years there is a decline in the number of researchers in the
field of structural geology. India for the size of the country is replete with
different rocks ranging in age from the Archean to the most Recent.
Precambrian terrains show polyphase deformation. Rocks of the youngest, like
the Himalayas are dominated by fold and thrust geometry with the frontal belt
showing signatures of soft rock and sediment deformation. Structural
geological investigations play a significant role in understanding how rocks get
deformed and the implications of such studies in regional tectonics. In NE India,
with its vast natural resources, there is always an urgency to unfold the
evolutionary history of the sedimentary basins and understanding the basin
modifiers during the evolution.
The Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Assam is
organizing the third “Rock Deformation and Structures (RDS-III)
Conference and One-Day workshop on “Construction of balanced cross sections
and structural profiles in deformed terrains, from October, 29-31, 2014, at the
Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University. Considering the
complexities of the geology of petrloliferous basins (like Upper Assam and AssamArakan Basin), such a conference can provide a proper stage for the academia and
geoscientists from neighboring mineral industries and similar organizations to discuss
various problems and even may help in arriving at solutions to some of the hitherto
unsolved problems, e.g. occurrences of radioactive minerals, geo-hazards and
problems related to geotechnical investigations.
The tectonics of basin evolution and basin analysis heavily relies on
construction of correct cross sections and validating the same with balanced
sections. The one day training programme on construction of balanced cross
sections is going to help in interpreting the basin geometry in more precise way
and also identification of potential locations for mineral exploration
About the University and the Department
The Dibrugarh University is a premier academic institution in the NE
India with recognized high standard of teaching and research. Established in the
year 1965, it rose to a leading institute in the entire region within a short time
span. The Department of Applied Geology was established in 1970 with total
faculty strength of 11 members. At present two parallel PG programmes are
being conducted by the Department: a 4 semester M. Sc. course in Applied
Geology and a Post -M. Sc., M. Tech. course in Exploration Geophysics of
equal duration. The alumni are gainfully employed in most of the geological
organizations and in premier oil companies of the country and abroad. Besides
teaching and research, the department runs consultancy services under the
umbrella of “University Consultancy Services”. The clients comprise of both
government and private enterprises working in the region. The Department is
the recipient of DST's FIST-I and U.G.C's DRS (SAP) grants. The research
projects granted to this department have been sponsored by agencies like DST,
CSIR, ISRO, UGC, ONGCL and OIL. The OIL has instituted the K. D. M. Chair
in this Department in 1993 for promotion of R & D activities.
Climate:
After the end of summer season, climate of Dibrugarh in the month
October is very pleasant. The maximum temperature on average would be about
250C and the minimum would fall to about 150C.
Communication:
Dibrugarh Town is situated in the northeastern corner of Assam.
Located about 442 km east of Guwahati, Dibrugarh is connected with the
rest of the country by air, railway and road. The nearest airport is at
Mohanbari, about 22 km from Dibrugarh. Dibrugarh Town Railway station
is linked by the Rajdhani Express and many other Mail and Express trains.
Road communication from Guwahati is good, as luxury bus services ply to
Dibrugarh both in the morning (between 07:00 hrs 09:00 hrs) and in the
evening (between 18:00 hrs 21:00 hrs).
Important Dates
Submission of Abstract, registration form and fee: 15 July, 2014
Communication of acceptance: 30 July, 2014
Submission of Full Paper: 30 September, 2014
Registration Fee
Conference Themes
Theme 1: Tectonics of northeast India with a special emphasis on
hydrocarbon exploration
1. Structural control on hydrocarbon entrapment in the Fold – and- Thrust
Belts
2. Tectonics of basin evolution and modification
3. Tectonics and sedimentation
4. 3D seismic input for interpretation of basin geometry
5. Basement highs, surface manifestation and its bearing on hydrocarbon
exploration
6. Subsurface fracture analysis and fault sealing mechanisms
Theme 2:Kinematic and dynamic analysis of structures in rocks
1.
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5.
Shear zones and deformation mechanisms
Theoretical and Experimental Methods
Fluid rock interaction and geological deformation
Field analysis or deformation structures in rocks
Active tectonics and crustal uplift
Theme3: Applied aspects of structural geology: geotechnical
engineering and mineral exploration
1. Structural influence on foundation stability in mega civil engineering
projects
2. Rock structures and its implication on stability of underground openings
3. Structures, active tectonics and slope stability
4. Structural control on mineralization
5. Shear hosted mineralization
6. Mineralogical study on fault zones
7. Mineralization in suture zones
Call for Abstracts
The organizers of the Conference invite research articles of unpublished
work conforming to the above themes for oral and poster presentation in the
Conference. The title of the papers should be communicated along with the
prescribed registration form duly filled in. The extended abstracts (within
500 words and with limited number of illustrations) may be submitted on or
before 15th July, 2014. Abstracts can be submitted by e-mail attachment to
[email protected] or by sending a hard copy by courier or speed
post to Dr. Tapos Kumar Goswami, Convener, Department of Applied
Geology, Dibrugarh University, PIN-786004, Assam.
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Participants are requested to send the enclosed Registration Form duly
completed with a Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Convener, RDS-III
payable at SBI, Dibrugarh University Branch (Code 2051). Out station
cheque should add Rs. 50/- extra toward collection fee.
Participant from Industry:
Rs. 2000/Academic & Research Institutes:
Rs. 1500/Accompanying person:
Rs. 1000/Research Scholar:
Rs. 500/Student:
Rs. 200/-
Accommodation
A limited number of accommodations will be available for invited guests
in the university guest house. Registration fee does not include
accommodation. However, delegates can book their accommodation in
hotels (name and telephones given below) directly under intimation to the
convener of the organizing committee. The tariff in hotels ranges from Rs.
400/- to Rs. 1000/- per day. Desired participants must communicate about
their detail travel plan and deposit a sum of Rs. 1000/- for advance booking
of hotel rooms.
The maximum no. of participants in the Training Programme on 31
October, 2014 is 25 and purely on the first come first served basis
Hotel Names /Tel. Phone No.
Hotel Little Palace : 0373-2328700, 01,02,03 : Mobile 9864231830
Hotel Nataraj : 0373- 2327275/2321375
Hotel Rajawas : (0373) 2323307, 2324303
Hotel Maurya : 0373- 2322381/2320591
Hotel Indsurya : 0373-2324415/2324412/2326322
Advisory Committee
Patron:
Prof. A. K.Buragohain, Vice Chancellor, Dibrugarh University
Adviserss:
Prof. M. N. Dutta, Registrar, Dibrugarh university
Shri, Varun Sharma, Resident Chief Executive, Oil India Ltd,Duliajan
Shri S. Rath, Director(Operation) Oil India Ltd.
Shri Harbans Singh, Director General , Geological Survey of India, New Delhi
Shri S.K. Jena, Genearl Manager, Geology & Reservoir, OIL Duliajan
Shri C. Mahapatra, Basin Manager, Assam &Assam-Arakan Basin ONGC Jorhat
Shri B.K. Baruah, Executive Director & Asset Manager, ONGCL, Nazira
Prof. K.P. Sharma, Department of Geological Sciences, Gauhati University
Dr. Ranju Duarah, Chief Scientist, NEIST, Jorhat
Dr. Prabhat Kataky, Chief Scientist, NEIST Jorhat
Dr. Saurav Baruah, Head, Geoscience Division, NEIST Jorhat
Dr. Ranjan Kumar Sarmah, Head, Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh
University
Organizing Committee
Conveners :
RDS-III
2014
REGISTRATION FORM
Conference
On
Rock Deformation and Structures (RDS-III)
29th-31st October, 2014
Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University,
Dibrugarh, Assam, PIN-786 004.
Name_____________________________________________________________
Third Conference
Dibrugarh
On
ROCK DEFORMATION AND STRUCTURES (RDS-III)
(October 29-31, 2014)
Designation________________________________________________________
Address for correspondence___________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Telephone______________________________FAX________________________
E-mail____________________________________________________________
Title of the paper____________________________________________________
FIRST CIRCULAR
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Name of Co-author(s)________________________________________________
Accommodation needed - Yes/ No
Dr. Tapos Kr Goswami, e-mail:[email protected]
Prof. Ranjan Kr. Sarmah, e- mail: [email protected]
Prof. Dilip Kumar Mukhapadhaya, email:[email protected]
Accompanying person:
Preferred mode of presentation: Oral / Poster
Treasurer
Dr. Pradip Borgohain, e-mail: [email protected], 9435132596 (m)
Registration Fee: ___________ D.D. No. & Date_________________
Date : ………
Signature………………..
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Co-ordinators :
Mr. Ajayananda Barthakur, email:[email protected] 9435039085 (m)
Prof. Dilip Mazumdar, e-mail : [email protected], 9864230298 (m)
Prof. Pramathesh Bhattacharyya email:[email protected] 9435331130 (m)
Prof. U. Goswami email:[email protected] 9954480932 (m)
Dr. Sidhartha K. Lahiri,e-mail:[email protected]
Dr. Kalpana Deka Kalita, e-mail : [email protected],
9453030319 (m)
Dr. Diganta Bhuyan, e-mail: [email protected] , 9435155759 (m)
Dr. Devojit Bezboruah, e-mail : [email protected], 9435091999
(m)
* Payment: D.D./ Cheque to be drawn in favor of Convener, RDS Conference payable at
SBI, Dibrugarh University Branch (Code 2051). Out station cheque should add Rs. 50/extra toward collection fee.
* Photocopy of Registration Form may be used.
Please return the complete Registration Form along with the Abstract and
Registration Fee to :
Prof. Ranjan Kumar Sarmah
Convener & Head
Department of Applied Geology
Dibrugarh University
Pin 786004, Assam
Email:[email protected]
m’ 9435472004
or
Dr. Tapos Kumar. Goswami
Convener
Department of Applied Geology
Dibrugarh University
Pin- 786 004, Assam
Email:[email protected]
m' 9435352889
Organised by:
Department of Applied Geology
Dibrugarh University
Dibrugarh 786004