Microscopic analysis of the nonlinear stiffness of granular materials at small-to-medium strain
W Zhou, M Xu - Computers and Geotechnics, 2024 - Elsevier
The nonlinear stiffness of dense and loose granular materials at small-to-medium strain is
investigated using the three-dimensional discrete element method (DEM). The threshold …
investigated using the three-dimensional discrete element method (DEM). The threshold …
DEM analysis of the influence of particle shape on the small-strain stiffness of granular materials
W Zhou, M Xu - Computers and Geotechnics, 2025 - Elsevier
The discrete element method (DEM) is adopted to investigate the influence of the particle
shape on the small-strain stiffness and stiffness degradation of granular materials during …
shape on the small-strain stiffness and stiffness degradation of granular materials during …
Packing fraction effect on dynamic creep deformation of granular materials
L Tong, L Fu, B Wu, C Xu, CW Lim - Acta Geotechnica, 2025 - Springer
The rheological properties and creep dynamical behavior of the granular materials are
significantly influenced by the packing fraction. The granular materials with a low packing …
significantly influenced by the packing fraction. The granular materials with a low packing …