geodynamics / aspect

A parallel, extensible finite element code to simulate convection in both 2D and 3D models.
https://aspect.geodynamics.org/
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Winkler foundation boundary condition? #6149

Open ricitron opened 1 week ago

ricitron commented 1 week ago

Is it possible to implement a Winkler foundation boundary condition for the bottom of a 2D box model? It would be a variable force on the bottom boundary equal to the boundary displacement times the gravity and mantle density. The idea is to simulate the flexure of the mechanical elastic lithosphere when a load is placed on the surface. Would this be possible with a the current boundary options or does it require a code modification?