The macro-mechanical behavior of crystalline rocks including strength, deformability and
failure pattern are dominantly influenced by their grain-scale structures. Numerical …

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

Researchers and engineers have widely adopted the discrete element method (DEM) for
simulation of bulk materials. One important aspect in such simulations is the determination of …

A series of monotonic and cyclic triaxial shearing tests on Toyoura sand are simulated by
discrete element method (DEM) incorporating rolling resistance. The input parameters are …

The emergence of the discrete element method (DEM) provides a powerful tool to
investigate the macro–micro mechanism of soil-structure interface (SSI). Understanding the …

Two different methods for the modelling of real particle shape in 3D DEM simulations are
assessed in this paper. The first method uses overlapping spheres (clumps), while the …

The mechanical behavior at soil–structure interface (SSI) has a crucial influence on the
safety and stability of geotechnical structures. However, the behavior of SSI under constant …

Granular materials reach critical states upon shearing. The position and shape of a critical
state line (CSL) in the compression plane are important for constitutive models …

A series of monotonic and cyclic triaxial shearing tests are simulated by discrete element
method (DEM) to explore packing density, critical state, and liquefaction resistance of sand …

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