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

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