This paper proposes two different phase-field models for brittle dynamic fracture using the
explicit material point method (MPM). Based on the consistent stiffness matrix, Model I …

Earthquakes, an important factor in inducing landslides, usually have great randomness.
Moreover, landslides are investigated as large deformations, and traditional grid-based …

The material point method is a first-line choice in modeling large-deformation problems and
has been widely utilized to investigate landslide dynamics. However, topographic …

Slow-moving active landslides are a widespread phenomenon and often cause major
damage to infrastructure. Normally, such slow slides do not cause fatalities, but this can …

Rapid soil–boulder mixed flow commonly occurs in steep mountainous regions and has the
potential to damage critical infrastructures. Baffles are typically used as flow-impeding …

The material point method (MPM) is a common approach to analyze the large deformation of
the saturated porous media. However, the pore pressure oscillations caused by the weak …

The node-based smoothed particle finite element method (NS-PFEM) is computationally
efficient with pure linear interpolation, while some intrinsic defects hinder its application in …

Estimation of fault-model parameters is a challenge faced by researchers. Traditional
statistical tools rely on a velocity field derived from precise coordinates of control-points in …

Sand typically exhibits anisotropic internal structure which may significantly influence its
mechanical behavior. The material point method (MPM) can eliminate mesh distortion and …

Slope movements are generally classified into four different phases: pre-failure, failure, post-
failure and eventual reactivation. In engineering applications, the pre-failure and failure …