The possibilities of the particle finite element method (PFEM) for modeling geotechnical
problems are increasingly evident. PFEM is a numerical approach to solve large …

Bioinspired strategies have been used in recent years to solve engineering problems in
geotechnics. Inspired by the dual-anchor locomotion mechanism of razor clams, researchers …

Abstract Development of self-burrowing probes that can penetrate soils without the aid of
external reaction force from drill rigs and trucks would facilitate site characterization activities …

Sand roughness is now accessible to measurement. Incorporating this parameter into sand
models using the discrete element method (DEM) is known to improve bulk small strain …

The cone penetration test (CPT) is one of the most popular in situ soil characterization tools.
However, the test is often difficult to conduct in soils with high penetration resistance. To …

In recent years, bio-inspired burrowing robots and other intruder problems in granular media
have attracted significant attention. Many of these, especially related to traditional …

To simulate the failure process of geomechanics, a coupled FEM-MPM algorithm is
developed and accelerated by using graphics processing unit (GPU). In this algorithm …

In situ soil characterization often involves penetration tests. The response to both static and
dynamic penetration in volcanic sands is known to be controlled by particle crushing …

Evaluating root reinforcement in the root–soil composite is challenging due to the complex
interactions among its components and the variable configurations of the roots. A proposed …

Herein a discrete-element model of a full-scale compound mesh barrier, formed by
interweaved double-twist hexagonal meshes and strand rope square meshes is presented …