In this study, we introduced a new method to address the limitations of the traditional
spherical harmonic (SH) analysis when reconstructing the morphology of …

Generating particles with specific shape characteristics is regarded as a critical issue in the
research of granular materials. Improving the particle generation method to consider more …

The morphologies of individual particles vary greatly, which intimately affect the physical and
mechanical properties of granular assemblies. In this paper, a modified morphology …

The increasing interest in particle shape influence on granular mechanics necessitates a
fast and robust particle shape generation method. We describe a new approach based on …

Significant commitment of cost, man power, and time are often required for characterizing
particle morphology of granular materials based on X-ray micro-computed tomography …

Acquiring particle shapes from raw particle images with complex backgrounds is a
prerequisite for particle shape evaluation, yet it is a challenging task. In this study, a …

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 …

The mechanical and rheological behaviour of particulate and granular assemblies is
significantly influenced by the shape of their individual particles. We present a code that …

The morphological features of sand particles play a key role in the mechanical response of
the particle assemblage. Advancement of microfocus X-ray computed tomography (μXCT) …

Based on the Aggregate Imaging Measurement System (AIMS) and the Particle Flow Code
in Two Dimensions (PFC2D), an algorithm for modeling two-dimensional virtual aggregates …