2007 Workshop on Community Finite Element Models for Fault Systems and Tectonic Studies

Golden, Colorado

Announcement for the 2007 Workshop on Community Finite Element Models for Fault Systems and Tectonic Studies

The focus of this gathering was on computational models addressing the seismic cycle across single and multiple events. The workshop blended science talks on case studies from particular faulting environments and on key rheological behavior with discussions of current obstacles to crustal deformation modeling and software development priorities.

As in previous years, topics spanned a variety of computational issues including how to go from a geologic structural model to a finite element model, different numerical issues including optimal meshes and remeshing, and consideration of different bulk and fault zone rheologies. Another explicit goal of this workshop was to provide basic training in the installation, use, and customization of existing, freely available modeling software for crustal deformation. Dedicated time was provided at the beginning and end of the workshop for hands-on interaction with other users and developers of the primary existing tools. This year's workshop was held from June 25-29, 2007, in Golden, Colorado on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines. Limited reimbursement is available for all participants, for a portion of costs incurred. There were no registration fees.

Workshop Wrap-up

Report to the CIG from the 2007 Short-Term Crustal Dynamics Workshop
List of Registrants
Agenda including information on installing the codes PyLith, Gale, GeoFEST, LaGriT, and CUBIT.
Lectures and Posters presented at the workshop
Workshop Photos by Ariel Shoresh

Logistics

Travel Information

Travel Reimbursement Details
IMPORTANT: Air travel must be done on a US carrier in order to be reimbursed.

Airport Shuttle

Super Shuttle 800-258-3826 offers a shuttle from the Denver International Airport to Golden for about $33 (one way) or $60 (round trip). Allow up to an hour and a half for the trip.

Accommodations

You must make your own hotel reservations via phone. Discount room rates expire May 24, 2007. Sign up for dorm accommodations by indicating your preference in the Registration Form CLOSED.

Dorm Rooms available on campus at Weaver Towers
Type of Room	Rate Per Night	Notes
Single room	$30 per person	All rooms are in a suite format, five or six rooms per suite, with 2 shared bathrooms
Shared room	$27 per person, two to a room

Hotel Rooms
Table Mountain Inn (800-762-9898) Primary hotel for the conference. Fifteen rooms available; ask for "Caltech/CIG" block
No. Avail	Type of Room	Rate Per Night	Notes
5	Two Queen Beds	$124 + tax	Sun 6/24 check in, Friday 6/29 check out. Rates assume double occupancy, or in case of Mini-Suites, triple occupancy.
3	Traditional King (one King bed)	$129 + tax
5	Grand King (one King bed, larger room)	$139 + tax
2	Mini-Suites (one King bed, jacuzzi tub, sitting room with double sleeper)	$164 + tax
The Golden Hotel (303-215-4156) Farther away. Nine rooms available June 24-29 only; ask for "CIG" for the room block
No. Avail	Type of Room	Rate Per Night	Notes
2	King (one King bed)	$104.00 +7.6% tax	Sun 6/24 check in, Friday 6/29 check out. Rates assume double occupancy, or in case of Overside Deluxe room, triple occupancy.
2	Double Queen (two Queen beds)	$104.00 +7.6% tax
5	Oversize Deluxe (two Queen beds and sofa sleeper)	$145.00 +7.6% tax

Want to share hotel expenses? Check our Room-Share List CLOSED for others who are looking for a roommate. Remember, you must make your own hotel arrangements.