Vue d'ensemble
G茅nie des mines et des mat茅riaux : Applications of boundary element methods in geomechanics. Elasticity relations. Coordinate transformations. Kelvin's problem, constant tractions, fictitious stress method, symmetry conditions. Displacement discontinuity method. Yield and deformation joint models. Stress and displacement analysis of underground openings in faulted rock. Initial joint deformation technique. Introduction to nonlinear analysis.
Terms: Automne 2009, Hiver 2010
Instructors: Mitri, Hani (Fall) Mitri, Hani (Winter)
- Prerequisite: COMP 208 or equivalent, and MIME 521 or permission of instructor