Introduction to Finite Element Modeling Techniques - Deformation of the Lithosphere under Extension with Examples from Rifts and Ridges

This course is oriented to introduce the students in numerical modelling in Geosciences using finite element techniques. Modelling problems range from simple diffusion equations to more sophisticated modelling of deformation of Earth`s materials.

Introduction and application to finite element modelling in Geosciences

Oral presentation

Kolloquium

1) Practical finite element modelling in Earth Science using Matlab - Guy Simpson
2) Gerya: Introduction to numerical geodynamic modelling

1. SWS: Introduction to finite element modelling in Geosciences
2. SWS: Steady state heat equation in 1-D + coding excercise
3. SWS: Non steady state heat equation in 1-D + coding exercise
4. SWS: Numerical integration in 1-D + coding exercise
5. SWS: Non steady-state equation in 2D- Part 1 + coding excercise
6. SWS: Non-steady state equation in 2D - part 2 + coding exercise
7. SWS: Elasticity in 2D, Part 1 - coding excercise
8. SWS: Elasticity in 2D, Part 2 - coding excercise
9. SWS: Stokes Flow in 2D, Part 1 + coding excercise
10. SWS: Stokes Flow in 2D, Part 2 + coding excercise
11. SWS: Code verification: errors, accuracy and excercises
12. SWS: Presentation of modelling results
13. SWS: Presentation of modelling results
14. SWS: Presentation of modelling results