Beginner's Tutorial for Discrete Element Method Numerical Simulation Software (ZDEM/VBOX)

February 2020
Speaker: LI ChangSheng
The video tutorial is approximately 2 hours long and is designed for beginners with no prior experience in ZDEM and VBOX. After completing this tutorial, users will be able to conduct numerical simulations.

Theory, Software, and Applications: Discrete Element Simulation in Structural Geology.

June 2020
Speakers: LI ChangSheng, XU WenQiao, XIN Wen
This course is offered to students of the School of Energy at China University of Geosciences (Beijing) and consists of three sessions.
Session One: Theory - Tectonic Simulation and Discrete Elements Method;
Session Two: Software - Introduction to ZDEM/VBOX and Operational Demonstration;
Session Three: Applications - Discrete Element Simulation in Structural Geology.

Cenozoic Structural Deformation and Simulation of the Longmen Mountains.

July 2020
Speaker: WANG MaoMao
This report is an invited presentation at the 14th Structural Network Forum on 'Tectonic Evolution of Orogenic Belts - Longmen Mountains' at the 2020 Youth Academic Forum on Structural Geology and Geodynamics.
Content Summary:
1. Eastern Edge of the Tibetan Plateau: Debate on Lower Crust Flow vs. Upper Crust Shortening;
2. Cenozoic Structural Deformation of the Longmenshan Thrust Belt;
3. Research Progress on Simulating Cenozoic Structural Deformation.

The numerical simulations in the report were conducted using ZDEM, and the simulation results effectively explain the differential distribution of structural strain in the Cenozoic foreland thrust belt of the Longmenshan. The experimental design and control of boundary conditions are commendable.

Basin Tectonic Analysis and Tectonic Modeling

2020年05月
Speaker: WU ZhenYun
This course is a graduate course titled 'Research Advances in Geological Resources and Geological Engineering' offered by the School of Earth Sciences at East China University of Technology.
Content Summary:
1. Introduction to basin (salt) structures and their significance in research.
2.How to conduct basin (salt) structure analysis and an introduction to key technologies.
3. Overview of structural physical modeling and numerical simulation techniques.
4. Introduction to the current research progress on salt structures in the Kuqa Depression.

• Hongwei Yin, Professor, Nanjing University
  • Members： Wenqiao Xu, Gengxing Yang
  • Graduated：Zhenyun Wu, Chuan Lin, Chuang Wu, Jiaxing Zhang, Yanjie Feng, Changsheng Li, Wei Wang, Huajing Wei
• Hengmao Tong, Professor, China University of Petroleum, Beijing
  • Members：Kunze Xiao
• Zhenyun Wu, Associate Professor, East China University of Technology
• Maomao Wang, Associate Professor, Hohai University
• Hanlin Chen, Professor, Zhejiang University
• Shuwei Guan, Senior Engineer, Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development
• Guangrong Li, Associate Professor, East China University of Technology
• Yangwen Pei, Associate Professor, China University of Petroleum (East China)
• Dengfa He, Professor, China University of Geosciences Beijing
• Feiyu Zhao, PhD, East China University of Technology
• Fangle Shen, Hebei GEO University
• Shichao Li, Professor, Jilin University
• Keji Yang, PhD, Hebei GEO University
• Weiwei Zhou, PhD, Kunming University of Science and Technology
• Yanqi Wang, PhD, Engineer Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development
• Xin Yang Chengdu University of Technology
• Zhenle Chen, Researcher, Institute of Geomechanics, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences
• Yangli Yu, PhD, SouthWest Petroleum University
• Gang Rao, Professor, SouthWest Petroleum University
• Jinhang Zheng, China University of Petroleum (East China)
• Huaibo Zhao, China University of Petroleum, Beijing
• Chao Zhou, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
• Boyang Guo, BGP INC., CHINA NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
• Wei Li, Associate Professor, China University of Petroleum (East China)
• Qi Yao, Associate Researcher, Institute of Earthquake Forecasting,CEA
• Chang Feng, Northeast Petroleum University
• Shuaijie Wang, China University of Geosciences Beijing
• Zixi Wang, China University of Geosciences Beijing
• Han Zheng, Associate Professor, Central South University
• Jingwen Hu, SouthWest Petroleum University
• Yaoyao Zou, Wuhan Geological Survey Center, China Geological Survey
• Zhe Wang, Northeast Petroleum University
• Yutao Liu, China University of Petroleum (East China)