Discrete element method (DEM)-based simulations are crucial for bridging macro and micro
research, particularly owing to the limitations of experimental methods. This paper reviews …

The emergence of the discrete element method (DEM) provides a powerful tool to
investigate the macro–micro mechanism of soil-structure interface (SSI). Understanding the …

The high-temperature climate, dynamic stress loading and soil particle dimension have non-
negligible influence on the interface interaction between marine coral sand and polymer …

To understand the process of mobilisation of shear strength in sand-geosynthetic interfaces
at a fundamental level, it is essential to precisely characterize the size and shape of the …

The micro-to macro-scale bearing capacity characteristics of unsaturated fine granular soil
have remained unclear. This study is the first to investigate the capillary suction effect on the …

Although particle corner breakage has been proved to be the primary mode of particle
breakage for coral sand, current studies of pile penetration have continued to present the …

Handling milled biomass particles in equipment like hoppers and feeders has been a long-
lasting challenge in the bioenergy industry because of the poor flowability of these low …

Calcareous sand is a kind of marine biogenic sand formed by coral debris and marine
organism skeletal bodies. One of the most important features of calcareous sand lies in …

This paper presents a numerical study on the investigation of microscopic mechanism
governing the interaction of woven geotextile and angular sand employing the 3D discrete …

Interfacial seepage on soil-structure interface is common in water-related engineering, such
as dam, culvert, water tunnel, foundation pit, etc. As a weak part in the project, seepage …