Announcement for the 2007 Workshop on Community Finite Element Models for Fault Systems and Tectonic Studies

Announcement for the 2007 Workshop on Community Finite Element Models for Fault Systems and Tectonic Studies

The focus of this gathering will be on computational models addressing the seismic cycle across single and multiple events. The workshop will blend science talks on case studies from particular faulting environments and on key rheological behavior with discussions of current obstacles to crustal deformation modeling and software development priorities.

As in previous years, topics will also span a variety of computational issues including how to go from a geologic structural model to a finite element model, different numerical issues including optimal meshes and remeshing, and consideration of different bulk and fault zone rheologies. Another explicit goal of this workshop is to provide basic training in the installation, use, and customization of existing, freely available modeling software for crustal deformation. There will be dedicated time at the beginning and end of the workshop for hands-on interaction with other users and developers of the primary existing tools. This year's workshop will be held from June 25-29, 2007, in Golden, Colorado on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines. Limited reimbursement is available for all participants, for a portion of costs incurred. There are no registration fees.

*Confirmed Speakers:* Eric Dunham, David Kohlstedt, Jim Dietrich, Jean Chery, Kengo Nakajima

The workshop web site including registration can be found at:

http://www.geodynamics.org/cig/workinggroups/short/workshops/cfem-07/ann...