[HTML][HTML] Geotechnical particle finite element method for modeling of soil-structure interaction under large deformation conditions
The possibilities of the particle finite element method (PFEM) for modeling geotechnical
problems are increasingly evident. PFEM is a numerical approach to solve large …
problems are increasingly evident. PFEM is a numerical approach to solve large …
A numerical investigation on the effect of rotation on the cone penetration test
The cone penetration test (CPT) is one of the most popular in situ soil characterization tools.
However, the test is often difficult to conduct in soils with high penetration resistance. To …
However, the test is often difficult to conduct in soils with high penetration resistance. To …
A bioinspired self-burrowing probe in shallow granular materials
Bioinspired strategies have been used in recent years to solve engineering problems in
geotechnics. Inspired by the dual-anchor locomotion mechanism of razor clams, researchers …
geotechnics. Inspired by the dual-anchor locomotion mechanism of razor clams, researchers …
A numerical study on the multi-cycle self-burrowing of a dual-anchor probe in shallow coarse-grained soils of varying density
Abstract Development of self-burrowing probes that can penetrate soils without the aid of
external reaction force from drill rigs and trucks would facilitate site characterization activities …
external reaction force from drill rigs and trucks would facilitate site characterization activities …
[HTML][HTML] A contact model for rough crushable sand
Sand roughness is now accessible to measurement. Incorporating this parameter into sand
models using the discrete element method (DEM) is known to improve bulk small strain …
models using the discrete element method (DEM) is known to improve bulk small strain …
Versatile coupling of MPM and FEM: A case study of the stability of vegetated slope
F Xu, H Chen, W Zhang, B Wang - Computers and Geotechnics, 2024 - Elsevier
Evaluating root reinforcement in the root–soil composite is challenging due to the complex
interactions among its components and the variable configurations of the roots. A proposed …
interactions among its components and the variable configurations of the roots. A proposed …
[HTML][HTML] Gravity effects on a bio-inspired self-burrowing probe in granular soils
In recent years, self-burrowing probes have been studied since they can be suitable for soil
monitoring in locations with limited access such as outer space bodies and underneath …
monitoring in locations with limited access such as outer space bodies and underneath …
A Coupled FEM-MPM GPU-based algorithm and applications in geomechanics
Q Zhou, WJ Xu, ZK Feng - Computers and Geotechnics, 2022 - Elsevier
To simulate the failure process of geomechanics, a coupled FEM-MPM algorithm is
developed and accelerated by using graphics processing unit (GPU). In this algorithm …
developed and accelerated by using graphics processing unit (GPU). In this algorithm …
Horizontal penetration of a finite-length intruder in granular materials
In recent years, bio-inspired burrowing robots and other intruder problems in granular media
have attracted significant attention. Many of these, especially related to traditional …
have attracted significant attention. Many of these, especially related to traditional …
Discrete-element based simulation of CPT and SPT on a volcanic sand
In situ soil characterization often involves penetration tests. The response to both static and
dynamic penetration in volcanic sands is known to be controlled by particle crushing …
dynamic penetration in volcanic sands is known to be controlled by particle crushing …