[Geoqus] 2nd Gescientific Abaqus Workshop

[geoqus2007 at gfz-potsdam.de]

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Dear Colleagues, 

We would like to draw your attention to a workshop on the usage of the finite 
element code Abaqus in numerical modeling of lithosphere deformation. The 
workshop will take place at the GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ Potsdam, Germany 
from October 10th to 12th 2007. The level of the workshop addresses advanced 
user rather than beginners. More details can be found under: 

http://geoqus2007.gfz-potsdam.de

The 2-day workshop will be organized into three axes:

1.The first axis is devoted to the rheology such as elasticity, plasticity, 
viscosity, creeping. There are multiple facilities offered by Abaqus to 
implement various rheologies. Workshop participants are invited to show how 
used rheological parameters can explain surface and subsurface observations.
 
2.In this second axis, we will deal with pre-stressing which intends to 
respond to the issue how initial or pre-existing state of stress or faulting 
can affect the subsequent geodynamic evolution. Presentations on the 
implementation of the gravity are also welcome. 

3.Finally, the third part will concern the combination of Abaqus with other 
meshing and analysis tools.

Looking forward to see you in Potsdam,
 
Best Regards 

For any questions, please contact Andrea Manconi and Beatrice Cailleau


Email: geoqus2007 at gfz-potsdam.de