The first single work on DEM providing the information to get started with this powerful
numerical modelling approach. Provides the basic details of the numerical method and the …

This paper is a review of the use of particulate discrete element modeling (DEM) in
geomechanics. The overall objective of the paper is to serve as an introduction to …

The mechanical properties of asphalt mixture are always required for the evaluation of the
durability of pavements. In order to obtain these properties without conducting expensive …

This paper presents a viscoelastic model of asphalt mixtures with the discrete element
method, where the viscoelastic behaviors of asphalt mastics (fine aggregates, fines, and …

Modeling is an important approach for describing the physical and mechanical properties of
asphalt, which can be employed to analyze the properties and optimize the performance of …

With the increasing awareness of the environmental challenges, the porous asphalt
pavement has shown greater interests in terms of stormwater management, underground …

The objective of this study is to analyze the movement characteristic of differently-shaped
compositions in the Superpave Gyratory Compactor (SGC) test through tracking coarse …

The paper aims to simulate the micromechanical behavior of asphalt mixtures during the
compaction process using the Discrete Element Method (DEM). The interactions between …

The objective of this study is to visualize and simulate microscale properties of asphalt
concrete with three-dimensional discrete element models under mechanical loading. The …

Asphalt concrete is a composite heterogeneous material comprised of aggregates bonded
together by bitumen binder. The mechanical behaviour of this material shows great …