Section 2 Outline

  • 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