We present a discussion of the state-of-the-art on the use of discrete fracture networks
(DFNs) for modelling geometrical characteristics, geomechanical evolution and …

Despite the impact that hydraulic fracturing has had on the energy sector, the physical
mechanisms that control its efficiency and environmental impacts remain poorly understood …

A coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical (THM) model based on the combined finite-discrete
element method (FDEM) is presented for simulating rock cracking driven by multi-physics …

Nearly thirty years since its inception, the combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM)
has made remarkable strides in becoming a mainstream analysis tool within the field of …

As a state-of-the-art computational method for simulating rock fracturing and fragmentation,
the combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM) has become widely accepted since …

This paper proposes a three-dimensional heat transfer model that considers contact heat
transfer and thermal cracking in continuous–discontinuous media. The 3D heat transfer …

This study proposes a new two-dimensional finite-discrete element method (FDEM) using
dynamically inserted cohesive elements. Unlike the conventional FDEM, which sets up …

This paper proposes a three-dimensional moisture migration model, which can simulate the
moisture migration process in soil. A simple moisture transport example with analytic …

Cutter spacing is one of the key factors affecting the rock breaking efficiency of Tunnel
Boring Machine (TBM). In the excavation of deep soft rock tunnels, the water content can …

Earthquake ruptures dynamically activate coseismic off‐fault damage around fault cores.
Systematic field observation efforts have shown the distribution of off‐fault damage around …