The role of particle shape in computational modelling of granular matter

J Zhao, S Zhao, S Luding - Nature Reviews Physics, 2023 - nature.com
Granular matter is ubiquitous in nature and is present in diverse forms in important
engineering, industrial and natural processes. Particle-based computational modelling has …

All you need is shape: Predicting shear banding in sand with LS-DEM

R Kawamoto, E Andò, G Viggiani… - Journal of the Mechanics …, 2018 - Elsevier
This paper presents discrete element method (DEM) simulations with experimental
comparisons at multiple length scales—underscoring the crucial role of particle shape. The …

Data-driven multiscale modeling in mechanics

K Karapiperis, L Stainier, M Ortiz, JE Andrade - Journal of the Mechanics …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract We present a Data-Driven framework for multiscale mechanical analysis of
materials. The proposed framework relies on the Data-Driven formulation in mechanics …

GPU-based discrete element model of realistic non-convex aggregates: Mesoscopic insights into ITZ volume fraction and diffusivity of concrete

W Xu, M Jia, W Guo, W Wang, B Zhang, Z Liu… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
Aggregates with realistic non-convex morphologies and their surrounding interfacial
transition zones (ITZs) significantly affect the diffusivity of concrete. Herein, we initially …