Initial Sensitivity Studies of Basin Shortening: An Exploration of Mechanisms Roozbeh Foroozan
Introduction
Rock Mechanics Modeling
FEM Modeling Shear band Non homogeneity cu= 10 ± 5 MPa PLAXIS (qu=2cu) COMSOL cu= 10 ± 5 MPa
FEM Modeling Cohesive Material Cohesive-Frictional Material (f=30) 15km x 5km E = 0.5 GPa Cohesive-Frictional Material (f=30)
FEM Modeling Varying Cohesion (10±5MPa to 50±5MPa) Varying Cohesion and Lateral Loading
FDM Modeling Graben formation above a tilting basement
Effect of Water Effective stress reduction
FDM Modeling Water Effect
FDM Modeling Large Deformation Strain Softening