Engineering Geology – what our research interests are

Our research activities focus on the prediction of tectonic stresses and fracture networks using geomechanical models. Furthermore, we use surface outcrops as reservoir analogues to build DFN (Discrete Fracture Network) models.

Elastizitätsmodul in einem Sandstein-Steinbruch durch Aufskalierung mittels Discrete Fracture Network Modelle.

Our main research areas

Prediction of tectonic stresses and fracture networks using geomechanical models +++ Development of DFN (Discrete Fracture Network) models using surface outcrops as reservoir analogues