Carleton University · CIVE 5503

Numerical Methods in Geomechanics

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Advanced theories of soil and rock behaviour. Plasticity models. Generalized failure criteria. Critical state and cap models. Dilatancy effects. Associative and non-associative flow rules. Hardening rules. Consolidation, visco-elasticity, creep behaviour. Finite element formulation. Iterative schemes. Time marching schemes. Solution of typical boundary value problems.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): CIVE 5101 , CIVE 5103 , or permission of the Department.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): CIVE 5101 , CIVE 5103 , or permission of the Department.
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Advanced theories of soil and rock behaviour. Plasticity models. Generalized failure criteria. Critical state and cap models. Dilatancy effects. Associative and non-associative flow rules. Hardening rules. Consolidation, visco-elasticity, creep behaviour. Finite element formulation. Iterative schemes. Time marching schemes. Solution of typical boundary value problems.

  • Prerequisite(s): CIVE 5101 , CIVE 5103 , or permission of the Department.

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