The goal of this review paper is to provide a summary of selected discrete element and
hybrid finite–discrete element modeling techniques that have emerged in the field of rock …

Nanoindentation has become an increasingly popular method to determine the mechanical
properties of both homogeneous and heterogeneous materials. Rocks are inherently …

It is critical to rigorously determine the mechanical properties of granitic rocks to effectively
analyze and manage subsurface engineering activities, such as geothermal energy …

It is difficult to accurately visualize internal structure and characterize progressive fracture
process during rock failure due to the heterogeneous and opaque features of rock. This …

This study aims to explore dynamic behaviours of fracturing and damage evolution of rock
materials at the grain scale. A grain-based discrete element method (GB-DEM) is proposed …

В работе изложен взгляд на механизмы деформирования и разрушения горных пород,
исследования которых проводились в лабораториях Санкт-Петербургского горного …

This study numerically investigates the influence of material heterogeneity on the strength
and deformation behavior and the associated microcracking process of a felsic crystalline …

The purpose of this paper is to present Y-Geo, a new numerical code for geomechanical
applications based on the combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM). FDEM is an …

Abstract In recent years, Bonded-Discrete element methods (Bonded-DEM) and hybrid finite–
discrete element methods (FDEM) have become widely employed to model brittle fracturing …

The microstructural evaluation of oil shale is challenging which demands the use of several
complementary methods. In particular, an improved insight into the pore network structure …