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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
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