Three-dimensional finite element simulation of creep deformation in rock salt

Conference · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:6760092

Weatherby, J R; Munson, D E; Argueello, J G

A multi-mechanism deformation (M-D) constitutive model for rock salt has been implemented in a finite element code for use in three-dimensional, finite strain simulations of creep closure in deeply-buried salt excavations. Essential details of the numerical implementation are presented. The constitutive model is exercised in a three-dimensional closure simulation of a large underground field experiment. Finally, results from the simulation are compared against actual closure measurements taken from the experiment.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6760092
• Report Number(s): SAND-92-1537C; CONF-930889--1; ON: DE93011595
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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