The mechanical characteristics and failure behavior of rocks containing flaws or
discontinuities have received wide attention in the field of rock mechanics. When external …

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 …

This study used a three-dimensional model based on the finite-discrete element method-
smoothed particle hydrodynamics (FDEM-SPH) coupling approach to reconstruct the 11 …

Rock masses consist of various discontinuities that significantly affect the crack development
patterns which dominates the ultimate failure of geostructures. The interaction of the pre …

The combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM) has been widely used for rock
fracturing simulations. Conventionally, FDEM is realized using the intrinsic cohesive zone …

Fractures play crucial role in the behavior of rock masses, yet the understanding of their
natural distribution and impact on dynamic characteristics remain unclear. Here the effect of …

High-fidelity fracture mechanics simulations of multiple microcracks interaction via physics-
based models can become computationally demanding as the number of microcracks …

Transient dynamics of fracturing media has received significant attention in recent years,
and a number of simulation approaches have been developed. One of these is the …

From its inception, the combined finite discrete element method has used a distributed
potential contact force algorithm to resolve interaction between finite elements. The contact …

Rockburst is one of the severe geotechnical problems that may occur while tunnelling under
high in-situ stresses. Despite numerous studies in the relevant literature, the evaluation and …