Numerical Homogenization of the Rigidity Tensor in Hooke's Law Using the Node-Based Finite Element Method
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Combining a geological model with a geomechanical model, it generally turns out that the geomechanlcal model is built from units that are at least a 100 times larger in volume than the units of the geological model. To counter this mismatch in scales, the geological data model's heterogeneous fine-scale Young's moduli and Poisson's ratios have to be "upscaled" to one "equivalent homogeneous" coarse-scale rigidity. This coarse-scale rigidity relates the volume-averaged displacement, strain, stress, and energy to each other, in such a way that the equilibrium equation, Hooke's law, and the energy equation preserve their fine-scale form on the coarse scale. Under the simplifying assumption of spatial periodicity of the heterogeneous fine-scale rigidity, homogenization theory can be applied. However, even then the spatial variability is generally so complex that exact solutions cannot be found. Therefore, numerical approximation methods have to be applied. Here the node-based finite element method for the displacement as primary variable has been used. Three numerical examples showing the upper bound character of this finite element method are presented. © 2002 International Association for Mathematical Geology.
TNO Identifier
236505
ISSN
08828121
Source
Mathematical Geology, 34(3), pp. 291-322.
Pages
291-322
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