The direct shear test is a widely used method for determining peak and critical state strength
parameters for soil and for soil-manufactured material interfaces. The objective of this …

This paper presents the results of a numerical study carried out by 2D discrete element
method analyses on the mechanical behavior and strain localization of loose cemented …

An in-situ triaxial shearing of a quartz sand sample with X-ray micro-tomography scanning is
carried out. A grid-based method is presented to experimentally quantify the strain field of …

Strain localization is closely associated with the stress–strain behaviour of an interphase
system subject to quasi‐static direct interface shear, especially after peak stress state is …

Discrete element modelling is a viable alternative to conventional continuum‐based
analysis for analysing problems involving localized deformations of particulate media …

Discrete element methods are numerical methods that model granular materials by explicitly
considering their true particulate nature. These methods can be used by geotechnical …

Cone penetration test (CPT) is a fast and reliable site investigation tool for exploring soils
and soft ground. While the interpretation of the test results in clay has advanced …

Discrete element methods are promising numerical methods for analysing the complexities
of granular material response as they can consider the particle scale interactions in these …

The interphase is a localized region adjacent to a manufactured inclusion that is surrounded
by granular soil. These regions are ubiquitous in civil infrastructure and often are …

Binary granular mixtures are frequently used in manufacturing, geotechnical engineering,
and construction. Applications for these materials include dams, roads, and railway …