Numerical Methods in Geomechanics: FEM, FDM, DEM, Hybrid

Element vs. Grid

Discontinuous vs. Continuous Models

Modeling Tools

• Demo Version of Itasca Products

• FLAC and FLAC3D Introduction

• UDEC and 3DEC Introduction

• PFC2D and PFC3D Introduction

• Numerical Tools in Different Software Packages

Constitutive Relationships