Exploring swarm intelligence optimization techniques for task scheduling in cloud computing: algorithms, performance analysis, and future prospects

FS Prity, KMA Uddin, N Nath - Iran Journal of Computer Science, 2024 - Springer
The advent of the cloud computing paradigm has enabled innumerable organizations to
seamlessly migrate, compute, and host their applications within the cloud environment …

Angle of repose for superquadric particles: Investigating the effects of shape parameters

P Datta, SA Faroughi - Computers and Geotechnics, 2024 - Elsevier
This study develops a model for the angle of repose (AOR) of granular materials composed
of non-spherical particles represented by a superquadric function featuring five distinct …

Boosting flowability and curing reaction of ultra-fine powder coatings using facile-fabrication Al2O3/C4H6N2 nanocomposite

W Liu, MTI Bhuiyan, H Zhang, J Zhu - Progress in Organic Coatings, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years, the utilization of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) parts has become increasingly
widespread in various industries, including aerospace, marine, and automobile industries …

Multi-scale experimental investigation on the fluidization of Geldart B 13X zeolite particles: A comprehensive dataset for CFD validation

M Ge, H Zhou, A Vaidheeswaran, W Rogers… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
The fluidization of zeolite 13X in a bubbling fluidized bed was experimentally investigated.
The objective is to analyze the fluidization behavior of particles in a lab-scale system with a …

[HTML][HTML] A software-agnostic benchmark for DEM simulation of cohesive and non-cohesive materials

MJ Mohajeri, C Coetzee, DL Schott - Powder Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Although DEM (Discrete Element Method) was introduced> 40 years ago, there are
still various challenges in applying it with a certain level of confidence. To develop a realistic …

[HTML][HTML] Thrust formation using a numerical granular rock box experiment

M Furuichi, J Chen, D Nishiura, R Arai, Y Yamamoto - Tectonophysics, 2023 - Elsevier
A numerical granular rock box experiment based on the Discrete Element Method (DEM)
was performed in thin 3D geometry to investigate the role of granularity in thrust formation …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating the effect of different adhesion materials on electrical resistance using a high pressure torsion rig

W Skipper, S Nadimi, DV Gutsulyak, JG Butterfield… - Wear, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents an assessment of newly-developed conductive adhesion materials
(Products AE) in comparison to standard rail sand used in Britain. Current rail sand is an …

Characterisation of physical and mechanical properties of seven particulate materials proposed as traction enhancers

S Maramizonouz, S Nadimi, W Skipper, R Lewis - Scientific Data, 2023 - nature.com
Particulate materials are utilised in many applications to manipulate the friction between
surfaces. This dataset provides the characteristics of particulates used as rail sand in the …

On data benchmarking and verification of discrete granular simulations

J Salomon, C O'Sullivan, F Patino-Ramirez - Data in Brief, 2024 - Elsevier
Since the seminal work of Cundall and Strack (1979), the Discrete Element Method (DEM)
has now become accepted as a key tool amongst researchers exploring the fundamental …

DEM parameter calibration based on multi-objective Bayesian optimization and prior physical information

N An, G Wang, D Wang, G Ma, X Chang, W Zhou - Acta Geotechnica, 2025 - Springer
The discrete element method (DEM) is proving to be a reliable tool for studying the behavior
of granular materials and has been increasingly used in recent years. The accuracy of a …