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 …

With advances in numerical modeling techniques, the combined finite-discrete-element-
method (FDEM) is increasingly being used to study the mechanical behavior and failure …

The combined finite–discrete element (FDEM) has become a well-accepted numerical
technique to simulate the fracturing process of rocks under different loading conditions …

Shale permeability will change with the variation of reservoir pressure and formation stress,
especially when natural fractures occur failure due to pressure and stress perturbation …

Computationally efficient methods for bridging length scales, from highly resolved
micro/meso-scale models that can explicitly model crack growth, to macro-scale continuum …

Nanotechnology has seen significant strides in advancement and implementation over the
past few decades. Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), such as actuators, switches …