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TS1.2 | Geomechanics – Understanding, modelling and remaining uncertainties
Geomechanics – Understanding, modelling and remaining uncertainties
Convener: Moritz ZieglerECSECS | Co-conveners: Mojtaba RajabiECSECS, Karsten Reiter
The safe and sustainable usage of the subsurface requires a detailed understanding of properties and behaviour. In particular, knowledge of geomechanics is critical for exploration and production of geothermal energy, groundwater, hydrocarbon, and mineral resources. Geomechanics play the central role in intermittent energy storage (e.g. natural gas and H2) and long-term disposal of nuclear or toxic waste and technologies for negative emission of CO2 (e.g. CCS). The main goal of this session is to bring together researchers from various engineering and geo-disciplines which are affected by geomechanics. We want to share knowledge in recent advancements in experimental, numerical, theoretical and field application of geomechanics. A particular focus is on the large uncertainties (e.g. material properties, structures, calibration data or modelling approach) that are often associated with geomechanics and how these affect the results. Highly appreciated are presentations about new methods and on strategies to reduce the uncertainties.