Seismic Event, Explicit Dynamics
Application ID: 143951
The propagation of elastic waves in the ground after a seismic event is simulated using a 2D model. The effect of the ground surface topology on the wave propagation is illustrated when an ideal half-space is modified with the presence of a small mountain. The model is a variation of Lamb's problem. The propagation of the elastic waves is modeled using the Solid Mechanics, Explicit Dynamics interface.
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