We present a discussion of the state-of-the-art on the use of discrete fracture networks
(DFNs) for modelling geometrical characteristics, geomechanical evolution and …

The fracture and fragmentation of rock grains is attracting increasingly more research
attention because it is relevant to today's challenges with particle raw materials. To …

The hybrid finite‐discrete element method (FDEM) is widely used for engineering
applications, which, however, is computationally expensive and needs further development …

In this study, quadratic element formulations (ie, ten-node tetrahedral elements and twelve-
node cohesive elements) are proposed to improve the computational accuracy of the three …

The combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM) has been widely used in numerical
studies in the fields of rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering. The normal contact …

Many widely used numerical models of rock fracture based on mesoscale laboratory test
characterisation of effective 'intact'strength parameters neglect microstructure effects. They …

With advances in numerical modeling techniques, the combined finite-discrete-element-
method (FDEM) is increasingly being used to study the mechanical behavior and failure …

The combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM) is extensively employed to model
rocks and rock-like materials, in which calibration against the results from uniaxial/triaxial …

Prediction of failure stages of double lap bolted joints is an important task for design. Finite
element (FE) and artificial neural networks (ANNs) methods are widely used in such tasks to …

A three-dimensional coupled thermomechanical model is proposed which can simulate
crack initiation, propagation and coalescence, as well as the distribution of stress and …