BGRa creep model: Verification examples by Vogel,Maßmann

These benchmark examples test the implementation of the BGRa creep law with analytical solutions presented by Vogel/Massmann.

A detailed description can be found in the OGS Benchmark books. The following table links the OGS problem descriptions with its corresponding chapters in the benchmark books.

Benchmark name Book/Chapter
Kolditz et al. 2015
m2_1Drelax 2.4.4
m2_1Dcreep 2.4.5
m2_1D1bt 2.4.6
m2_1D2bt 2.4.7
Kolditz et al. 2016
m2_1Dlozenge 4.2.1
m2_1Dlozengebt 4.2.2
m2_2Dload 4.2.3
m2_2Dload_ym45 4.2.3, but rotated around y-axis by -45 deg.
m2_2Dloadbt 4.2.4
m2_3Dload 4.2.5
m2_3Dloadbt 4.2.6

References

  • Olaf Kolditz et al. (2015): Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical Processes in Fractured Porous Media: Modelling and Benchmarking – Closed-Form Solutions. ISBN: 978-3-319-11893-2, Springer International Publishing, DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-11894-9
  • Olaf Kolditz et al. (2016): Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical Processes in Fractured Porous Media: Modelling and Benchmarking – Benchmarking Initiatives. ISBN: 978-3-319-29223-6, Springer International Publishing, DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-29224-3

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