Geomechanics Capabilities at Sandia
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Channel: Sandia National Labs · 2017 · Science & Technology
The Geomechanics Department addresses cross-cutting issues in geosciences and geoengineering related to rock mass characterization, rock mechanics, development of numerical codes and numerical simulations, validation of material models and design procedures, and rock mass site monitoring. Supported by combinations of laboratory work and in situ observations, the Geomechanics Department emphasizes: characterization of natural fracture systems; identification and modeling of rock deformation and failure processes; laboratory determinations of thermomechanical and transport properties of competent rock and natural fractures, including studies of coupled effects; extrapolation of laboratory measurements to field conditions; in situ stress measurements and evaluation of in situ boundary conditions; and laboratory and bench-scale validation studies. SAND2017-6861_V
