Molecular dynamics modeling of the effects of cementation on the acoustical properties of granular sedimentary rocks

dc.creatorGarcia, Xavier
dc.creatorMedina, Ernesto
dc.date2006-07-30
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T07:16:14Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T07:16:14Z
dc.descriptionThe incidence of cementation processes on the acoustical properties of sands is studied via molecular dynamics simulation techniques. In our simulations, we consider samples with different degrees of compaction and cementing materials with distinct elastic properties. The microstructure of cemented sands is taken into account while adding cement at specific locations within the pores, such as grain-to-grain contacts. Results show that acoustical properties of cemented sands are strongly dependent on the amount of cement, its relative stiffness with respect to the hosting medium, and its location within pores. Simulation results are in good correspondence available experimental data and compare favourably with some theoretical predictions for the sound velocity within a range of cement saturation, porosity and confining pressure.
dc.descriptionResearch paper. 13 pages and 13 figures
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0607791
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0607791
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/113514
dc.subjectMaterials Science
dc.titleMolecular dynamics modeling of the effects of cementation on the acoustical properties of granular sedimentary rocks
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