Our Geomechanical Modelling module uses elastic mechanical properties and physical laws of motion (Mass-Spring methodology) to mimic 3D rock deformation. The Mass-Spring algorithm calculates forces on the point masses, which govern the point mass trajectories and simulate physical behaviour of the surfaces during heterogeneous strain (this differs from the approach used in kinematic modelling – where geometric rules govern point trajectories).
Multiple scenarios with different mechanical properties, rock anisotropies, pin and fault displacement parameters can be tested and saved in the workflow for rapid sensitivity testing of different model assumptions.
Use the strain magnitude captured during modelling as an input for Fracture Modelling.