Verification and Example Problems

Several examples are presented to validate and demonstrate the creep models in FLAC3D. The data files for these examples are contained in the “\Datafiles\Creep” 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
• Power Model: Spherical Cavity
• Maxwell Model: Oedometer Test
• Kelvin Model: Oedometer Test
• Maxwell/Burgers Model: Compression Test
• Burgers-Mohr/Power-Mohr Model: Loading/Unloading Compression Test
• WIPP-Drucker Model: Comparison with Drucker-Prager Model
• WIPP-Drucker Model: Compression Test Showing Localization
• WIPP-Salt Model: Hydrostatic Compression Test
• WIPP-Salt Model: Shear Compression Test
• Soft-Soil-Creep Model: Triaxial Consolidated Undrained Loading
• Columnar-Basalt Model: Unconfined Compression Test