CVL811
| CVL811 | |
|---|---|
| Numerical and Computer Methods in Geomechanics | |
| Credits | 3 |
| Structure | 2-0-2 |
| Pre-requisites | CVL704 or Equivalent |
| Overlaps | |
CVL811 : Numerical and Computer Methods in Geomechanics
[edit]Introduction to Numerical Methods, ODEs, PDEs, Equation solution techniques, Root finding techniques, Fourier Series, Types of geotechnical boundary value problems, Numerical modeling, Numerical solution schemes, pros and cons, Programming tools- FORTRAN, MATLAB, MATHCAD, Development of programming flowchart. Simplified and advanced constitutive models and their calibration: Elastic Models, Elasto-plastic Models, Formulation of Elasto-Plastic Stiffness Matrix, Governing equations of elastoplasticity, Rock and Soil constitutive models. Integration of stress-strain equations, Concepts of verification and validation, Selection of model input parameters, Integration of load- displacement relations, Integration of seepage, consolidation and heat conduction equations, Sturm–Liouville problem, Solution of seepage, consolidation, heat conduction and Sturm-Liouville equations using finite difference and finite element programming methods, Comparison with commercially available software results.