Random generation of 2D geometry-controlled particles via the epicycle seriesGranular Matter - Tập 22 - Trang 1-17 - 2020
Zhengyu Liang, Xiang Wang, Jian Gong, Zhihong Nie
The discrete element method (DEM) represents a classical and popular research
approach to exploring the particle shape effects of granular materials. For many
modellers, the acquisition of irregular particle outlines is a problem of
considerable practical importance. To mitigate this problem, a novel method
based on epicycle series is introduced in this study, and it can produce
geometry-controlle... hiện toàn bộ
Rolling resistance of a spherical pod on a granular bedGranular Matter - Tập 19 - Trang 1-10 - 2017
Stefaan Van wal, Simon Tardivel, Paul Sánchez, Darius Djafari-Rouhani, Daniel Scheeres
The motion of a spherical ball rolling without slipping or plowing on a granular
bed is studied. We propose a definition of the rolling resistance force and
torque, and carry out experiments with a basketball and medicine ball rolling on
a bed of gravel to measure the corresponding rolling resistance coefficients.
These experiments reveal, in good agreement with literature, coefficients that
are v... hiện toàn bộ
Microdynamic analysis of solid flow in a shear cellGranular Matter - Tập 14 - Trang 411-421 - 2012
X. Wang, H. P. Zhu, A. B. Yu
Granular flow in a model shear cell under conditions relevant to those in an
annular cell is investigated based on the results obtained by means of the
discrete element method. The spatial and statistical distributions of
microdynamic variables such as velocity, porosity, coordination number and
contact force are established, and the dependence of these variables on some key
physical and operation... hiện toàn bộ
Analytical solution of the $$\mu (I)-$$ rheology for fully developed granular flows in simple configurationsGranular Matter - Tập 15 - Trang 881-891 - 2013
Merline Tankeo, Patrick Richard, Édouard Canot
Using the $$\mu (I)$$ continuum model recently proposed for dense granular
flows, we study theoretically steady and fully developed granular flows in two
configurations: a plane shear cell and a channel made of two parallel plates
(Poiseuille configuration). In such a description, the granular medium behaves
like a fluid whose viscosity is a function of the inertia. In the shear plane
geometry our... hiện toàn bộ
A comprehensive approach for mesoscale discrete element modelling of mechanical and fracture behavior of concreteGranular Matter - Tập 21 - Trang 1-19 - 2018
Ran Zhu, Syed Yasir Alam, Ahmed Loukili
This paper describes a comprehensive approach for modelling mechanical and
fracture behavior of concrete using discrete element method. Concrete is
modelled at mesoscale as three phase material composed of aggregates, mortar and
interface. Full aggregate grading curve is considered. A systematic approach has
been used in this study to determine DEM micro parameters for each phase of
concrete. The ... hiện toàn bộ
DEM of triaxial tests on crushable cemented sandGranular Matter - Tập 16 - Trang 563-572 - 2014
J. P. de Bono, G. R. McDowell, D. Wanatowski
Using the discrete element method, triaxial simulations of cemented sand
consisting of crushable particles are presented. The triaxial model used
features a flexible membrane, allowing realistic deformation to occur, and
cementation is modelled using inter-particle bonds. The effects of particle
crushing are explored, as is the influence of cementation on the behaviour of
the soil. An insight to t... hiện toàn bộ
Laboratory investigation of dry granular flow through an openingGranular Matter - - 2023
Mohsen Ostadi, Mohammad Haftani, Mahmoud Salimi, Dave Chan, Alireza Nouri
Granular flow is a scientific problem with applications in many engineering
problems such as sinkholes, ground surface collapse, and soil loss into a
defective pipe. In most previous studies, however, only single size grain has
been considered in mass flow rate calculations for simplicity. In nature, most
granular materials have different sizes of grains. It is believed that the grain
size distrib... hiện toàn bộ