In order to clarify the micro‐mechanics of clay during compression, the behavior of clay
subjected to one‐dimensional compression is investigated at the particle scale using …

Discrete element method (DEM)-based simulations are crucial for bridging macro and micro
research, particularly owing to the limitations of experimental methods. This paper reviews …

This paper deals the relationship between compressive strength and internal crack
formation (eg, crack width and volume) of cement-fiber-tailings matrix composites (CFTMC) …

The face failure of tunnels has been extensively studied. However, the effect of particle
shape on the failure process still remains unclear. In this paper, the progressive face failure …

Understanding the effect of particle size on the shear strength of granular materials is
important for geotechnical design and construction. However, previous studies show …

Particle size and morphology analysis is a problem common to a wide range of applications,
including additive manufacturing, geological and agricultural materials' characterisation …

Previous studies show that extensive particle breakage occurs at the soil-structure interface,
which may influence the shear strength, but a corresponding comprehensive micro …

The strength property and damage mode of cementitious tailings backfill (CTB) are
governed by its structural characteristics in the presence of the microstructure/internal defect …

In order to achieve effective early warning of coal sample failure under uniaxial
compression, the digital speckle technology is used to analyze the evolution process of the …

The microstructure of coal determines its mechanical behaviors under various loading
conditions. In this study, DEM models were proposed based on the grain-scale …