[HTML][HTML] A review of discrete modeling techniques for fracturing processes in discontinuous rock masses
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 …
hybrid finite–discrete element modeling techniques that have emerged in the field of rock …
Y-Geo: new combined finite-discrete element numerical code for geomechanical applications
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 …
applications based on the combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM). FDEM is an …
[LLIBRE][B] Investigating the influence of micro-scale heterogeneity and microstructure on the failure and mechanical behaviour of geomaterials
OK Mahabadi - 2012 - search.proquest.com
The mechanical response of geomaterials is highly influenced by geometrical and material
heterogeneity. To date, most modelling practices consider heterogeneity qualitatively and …
heterogeneity. To date, most modelling practices consider heterogeneity qualitatively and …
Measurement of spalling parameters from laboratory testing
The ISRM Commission on Spalling Prediction is tasked with standardizing a practical
approach to the prediction of spall initiation, propagation extent and overbreak. This process …
approach to the prediction of spall initiation, propagation extent and overbreak. This process …
A numerical investigation of element size and loading/unloading rate for intact rock in laboratory-scale and field-scale based on the combined finite-discrete element …
Q Liu, P Deng - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2019 - Elsevier
The combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM) is extensively employed to model
rocks and rock-like materials, in which calibration against the results from uniaxial/triaxial …
rocks and rock-like materials, in which calibration against the results from uniaxial/triaxial …
[HTML][HTML] Characterizing the influence of stress-induced microcracks on the laboratory strength and fracture development in brittle rocks using a finite-discrete element …
Heterogeneity is an inherent component of rock and may be present in different forms
including mineral heterogeneity, geometrical heterogeneity, weak grain boundaries and …
including mineral heterogeneity, geometrical heterogeneity, weak grain boundaries and …
A framework for grand scale parallelization of the combined finite discrete element method in 2d
Within the context of rock mechanics, the Combined Finite-Discrete Element Method (FDEM)
has been applied to many complex industrial problems such as block caving, deep mining …
has been applied to many complex industrial problems such as block caving, deep mining …
Damage characterization during laboratory strength testing: a 3D-finite-discrete element approach
A combined finite-discrete element approach is used to simulate the complete 3D fracture
process during conventional laboratory testing, including Brazilian indirect tension and …
process during conventional laboratory testing, including Brazilian indirect tension and …
A generalized anisotropic deformation formulation for geomaterials
In this paper, the combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM) has been applied to
analyze the deformation of anisotropic geomaterials. In the most general case geomaterials …
analyze the deformation of anisotropic geomaterials. In the most general case geomaterials …
Application of a Finite-Discrete Element Method Code for Modelling Rock Spalling in Tunnels: The Case of the Lyon-Turin Base Tunnel
Brittle failure, or spalling, occurs around openings excavated in hard rock masses with high
in situ stresses. It takes place due to the nucleation and growth of cracks around the …
in situ stresses. It takes place due to the nucleation and growth of cracks around the …