The particle finite element method (PFEM) is a powerful and robust numerical tool for the
simulation of multi-physics problems in evolving domains. The PFEM exploits the …

Many problems in geotechnical engineering involve large movements or rotations,
examples include natural processes such as landslides, and man-made processes such as …

We present the fundamental concepts of SPH with particular emphasis on its state-of-the-art
applications in geomechanics and geotechnical engineering. In the first part of the paper, we …

The possibilities of the particle finite element method (PFEM) for modeling geotechnical
problems are increasingly evident. PFEM is a numerical approach to solve large …

Particle-based methods such as SPH have been proven to be powerful numerical tools for
addressing challenges in solving coupled large deformation and failure of porous materials …

Particle finite element method (PFEM) is an effective numerical tool for solving large-
deformation problems in geomechanics. By incorporating the node integration technique …

In this paper, a novel node-based explicit smoothed particle finite element method (SPFEM),
on the basis of the particle finite element method (PFEM) framework, is utilized to evaluate …

This paper describes an MPM formulation using linear quadrilateral elements suitable for
soil-structure-interaction problems. The volumetric locking and stress-oscillations are …

In this study, a simple PFEM approach for analyzing large deformation problems in
geotechnical practice is implemented in the commercial FEM package Abaqus. The main …

This paper describes a computational framework for the numerical analysis of quasi-static
soil-structure insertion problems in water saturated media. The Particle Finite Element …