This training is an introduction to continuous modeling with FLAC2D and FLAC3D. At the end of the course, participants will master the graphical interface, documentation and the main modeling steps. Concepts are illustrated using a tunnel excavation example, from building the model geometry to results analysis. This introductory course provides the foundation for more advanced use of the software, which can be covered in more specific training modules.
Two examples are shown here using Acoustic Emission (AE) data from a true-triaxial test on a cubic sandstone sample. The data is from a laboratory experiment at Imperial College London for the EC-funded SAFETI project.The first example shows processed results, with no waveforms included. The AE imaged the creation of fractures that grew as uniaxial stress was increased.
Click here to download a presentation with a description of the project and instructions on navigating through the main visualisers.
The second example shows a sample subset of AE events including full waveform data to explore the full functionalities of InSite Seismic processor (depending on the version and tools installed). Source Mechanisms have been calculated for this subset. Click here to download a presentation introducing the data set and instructions on navigating through the main visualisers.