Discrete element method simulations for complex granular flows
This review article focuses on the modeling of complex granular flows employing the
discrete element method (DEM) approach. The specific topic discussed is the application of …
discrete element method (DEM) approach. The specific topic discussed is the application of …
An approach to enhance efficiency of DEM modelling of soils with crushable grains
In this study oedometric compression tests of hydrocarbon coke, Fontainebleau sand and
silica sand are simulated in three dimensions using breakable particles. The method adapts …
silica sand are simulated in three dimensions using breakable particles. The method adapts …
Particle-based discrete element modeling: geomechanics perspective
C O'Sullivan - International Journal of Geomechanics, 2011 - ascelibrary.org
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 …
geomechanics. The overall objective of the paper is to serve as an introduction to …
[HTML][HTML] 3D DEM investigation of granular column collapse: evaluation of debris motion and its destructive power
This paper presents a numerical investigation of the behaviour of dry granular flows
generated by the collapse of prismatic columns via 3D Distinct Element Method (DEM) …
generated by the collapse of prismatic columns via 3D Distinct Element Method (DEM) …
Lattice element models and their peculiarities
This paper presents the lattice element models, as a class of discrete models, in which the
structural solid is represented as an assembly of one-dimensional elements. This idea …
structural solid is represented as an assembly of one-dimensional elements. This idea …
Optimization design and performance study of a subsoiler underlying the tea garden subsoiling mechanism based on bionics and EDEM
L Zhang, Y Zhai, J Chen, Z Zhang, S Huang - Soil and Tillage Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Considering the problems of high tillage resistance, high energy consumption, and failure to
break the plow pan in subsoiling caused by the high viscosity of tea garden soil, a new …
break the plow pan in subsoiling caused by the high viscosity of tea garden soil, a new …
A bonded-particle model for cemented sand
We propose an extension of the Discrete Element Method for the numerical simulation of
cemented sands, in which spherical particles are bonded together by elastic beams …
cemented sands, in which spherical particles are bonded together by elastic beams …
Principles of viscous sintering in amorphous powders: A critical review
The present work deals with the main mechanisms involved in caking of amorphous
powders and its theoretical background. After a brief outline of the general basics, the review …
powders and its theoretical background. After a brief outline of the general basics, the review …
DEM simulation of bonded granular material. Part I: contact model and application to cemented sand
Z Shen, M Jiang, C Thornton - Computers and Geotechnics, 2016 - Elsevier
A three-dimensional bonded contact model is developed in this study to simulate the
mechanical behavior of bonded granular material using the Discrete Element Method. Two …
mechanical behavior of bonded granular material using the Discrete Element Method. Two …
Modeling shear behavior and strain localization in cemented sands by two-dimensional distinct element method analyses
This paper presents a numerical investigation of shear behavior and strain localization in
cemented sands using the distinct element method (DEM), employing two different failure …
cemented sands using the distinct element method (DEM), employing two different failure …