Modeling Studies

Computer models allow us to test simple assumptions and follow them beyond where intuition will take us.

Pamela uses computer models in conjunction with experimental and microstructural studies. Some examples are Finite Element Modeling (FEM) studies and Elastic-Plastic Self-Consistent (EPSC) modeling studies.

Finite element model of coesite included in diamond.

 

EPSC graph.

 

 

Publications

Burnley, P.C. and Zhang, D. 2008 Interpreting in-situ x-ray diffraction data from high pressure deformation experiments using elastic plastic self consistent models: an example using quartz, Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, v 20, doi:10.1088/0953-8984/20/28/285201, 10pp

Burnley, P.C. and Schmidt, C., 2006 Finite element modeling of elastic volume changes in fluid inclusions: Comparison with experiment, American Mineralogist. v91, no. 11-12, pp. 1807-1814.

Burnley, Pamela C., Davis, Mary K., 2004, Volume Changes in Fluid Inclusions Produced by Heating and Pressurization: A Finite Element Modeling Study. The Canadian Mineralogist, v 42, pp. 1369-1382.