Observations

Macro scale

• Field studies
• GigaPixel Panorama
• 3D-StereoImaging

 Micro scale

• BIB and Cryo SEM techniques
• Gamma decorated salt

Numerical modeling

• Finite element modeling (FEM) using Abaqus, ELFEN
• Discrete element modeling (DEM) using ESyS-Particle
• Crack detection in DEM
• Microstructure modeling using ELLE
• Smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH)

Experimental approaches

• See-through experiments
• Fracture and sealing experiments
• Sandbox experiments

Geophysics

• 3D seismic data in salt