The role of particle shape in computational modelling of granular matter

J Zhao, S Zhao, S Luding - Nature Reviews Physics, 2023 - nature.com
Granular matter is ubiquitous in nature and is present in diverse forms in important
engineering, industrial and natural processes. Particle-based computational modelling has …

A novel strategy for generating mesoscale asphalt concrete model with controllable aggregate morphology and packing structure

Z Tan, F Guo, Z Leng, Z Yang, P Cao - Computers & Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Establishing a mesoscale model of asphalt concrete is significantly challenging due to its
inherent heterogeneity and high proportion of aggregates. Initially, a novel approach for …

DEM modelling of particle crushing of single carbonate sand using the improved bonded particle model

ZL Dong, YP Cheng, CX Tong, H Liu, S Zhang… - Powder Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
Carbonate sands have complex particle morphology and abundant intra-particle pores,
influencing their mechanical beahviours. This paper presents a detailed modelling …