FLAC3D Theory and Background • Interfaces

Interfaces

The theoretical background for FLAC3D interfaces is presented in this section.

Section Outline

• General Comments
• Formulation
• Creation of Interface Geometry
• Choice of Material Properties
  • Interface Used to Join Two Sub-grids
  • Real Interface — Slip and Separation Only
  • All Properties Have Physical Significance
• Modeling Guidelines
  • Troubleshooting
  • Initial Stresses
  • Interface Corners
  • Overlapping Interfaces
  • Interfaces and Fluid Flow
  • Interfaces and Changing Interacting Objects in Small Strain
• References