This course provides a general overview of advanced numerical modelling towards digital twins for geomaterials. Topics: (A) Advanced numerical modelling (finite elements based) for slope stability and underground geostructures; numerical modelling of geotechnical problems; PDE system for geotechnical problems and geostructures; 3D FEM coupled problems: chemo-thermo-hydro-mechanical modelling; case studies; new trends in numerical modelling in geomechanics. (B) Modelling of landslides and debris flow: simple modelling (point-like, slabs) to illustrate integration routines, Lagrangian models (BING), and Eulerian models of debris flows with CFD finite volume software. (C) Geoenergy and geomechanics: shallow geothermal systems, thermal potential of shallow aquifers, conduction and advection; reservoir fluid characterization, convection cells in porous media; physical properties and testing methods; storage of CO2 and other fluids at depth; case studies of heat flow transport.

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