We present a new numerical approach in the framework of Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics
(SPH) to solve the zero energy modes and tensile instabilities, without the need for the fine
tuning of non-physical artificial parameters. The method uses a combination of stress-points
and nodes and includes a new stress-point position updating scheme that also removes the
need to implement artificial repulsive forces at the boundary. The model is validated for large
deformation geomechanics problems, and is able to simulate strain localisation within soil …