Creep Verification and Example Problems in 3DEC

Several examples are presented to validate the creep models in 3DEC. The data files for these examples are contained in the “\Datafiles\Creep_Material_Models” directory.

• Maxwell/Kelvin/Burgers Model: Parallel-Plate Viscometer
• WIPP-Type Models: Parallel-Plate Viscometer
• Power Model: Cylindrical Cavity
• Power-Mohr Model: Cylindrical Cavity
• WIPP Model: Cylindrical Cavity
• Maxwell Model: Oedometer Test
• Kelvin Model: Oedometer Test
• WIPP-Drucker Model: Comparison with Drucker-Prager Model
• WIPP-Salt Model: Hydrostatic Compression Test
• WIPP-Salt Model: Shear Compression Test
• Burgers-Mohr/Power-Mohr Model: Loading/Unloading Compression Test
• WIPP-Drucker Model: Compression Test Showing Localization
• Creep Response of a Bedded Salt Formation
• Loaded Block - Burgers Model