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
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