In this study, we determined the parameters of wheat required in discrete element method
(DEM) simulation by the response surface method. The repose angle is a macroscopic …

In order to study the discrete element simulation physical parameters of potato minituber, the
combination methods of experiment and simulation were used to calibrate contacting …

When the interaction between agricultural machinery and soil is simulated, the accuracy of
the chosen particle parameters will directly have an effect on the simulation results. A …

The pneumatic metering device has the advantages of high qualified index, less mechanical
damage to seeds and good adaptability for high-speed operation. But traditional calculation …

The coefficient of rolling friction is a foundation parameter for conducting particles
simulation, however, which of irregularly shaped maize seeds is difficult to measure …

Discrete element method (DEM) simulation is an important method to analyze the interaction
relationship between materials and equipment, and to develop machinery and/or …

The discrete element method (DEM) is a promising approach to model machine–granular
material interaction. The accuracy of DEM models depends on the model parameters. In this …

Discrete element method (DEM) simulations are broadly used to get an insight of flow
characteristics of granular materials in complex particulate systems. DEM input parameters …

A set of suitable parameter values is crucial in discrete element method (DEM) simulations.
As a non-spherical particle, the coefficients of rolling friction between maize seed particles …

Highlights•Material and interaction properties of maize and wheat were determined.•Glued-
sphere particles were generated based on 3D scanned models.•A calibration test was …