Numerical Modelling of Gas-Induced Fractures in Claystone

Association Bernard Gregory; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 190 000 - 234 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Association Bernard Gregory is advertising a PhD opportunity focusing on modelling the hydromechanical-gas behaviour of fractured clayey rocks. The project involves coupling hydraulic properties and deformation with pore network concepts, under gas injection conditions, within the Cigéo disposal context.

The successful candidate will develop advanced numerical methods, implement fracture initiation/propagation models, and collaborate within an international geomechanics network, with English

Qualifications

• MSc in civil, mechanical, geotechnical engineering, or geosciences.
• Knowledge of porous/fractured media mechanics and multiphysics.
• Experience with numerical modelling and finite element methods.
• Excellent English communication; international mobility encouraged.

Responsabilités

• Develop and improve coupling between hydraulic properties and deformation.
• Develop fracture initiation and propagation models.
• Model in situ experiments and Cigéo structures.
• Collaborate within geomechanics network and publish results.

Connaissances

Mechanics of porous media

Multiphysics

Numerical methods

Elastoplasticity

Damage mechanics

Formation

MSc in civil/mechanical/geotechnical engineering or geosciences

Outils

Non-linear finite element methods

Description du poste

Association Bernard Gregory is advertising a PhD opportunity focusing on modelling the hydromechanical-gas behaviour of fractured clayey rocks. The project involves coupling hydraulic properties and deformation with pore network concepts, under gas injection conditions, within the Cigéo disposal context.

The successful candidate will develop advanced numerical methods, implement fracture initiation/propagation models, and collaborate within an international geomechanics network, with English