The strain characteristic and load transmission of mixed granular matter are different from
those of homogeneous granular matter. Cyclic loading renders the mechanical behaviours …

This paper presents a numerical method to investigate the critical-state behaviors of the soft-
rigid mixture via DEM simulation. First, according to a series of laboratory tests of sand …

The mechanical behaviour of the infilled rock joints is highly concerned in rock joint studies
due to its involvement in a wide range of mining collapses. In this study, a new cohesive …

This paper studies the shear behavior of granular materials by using a three-dimensional
(3D) discrete element method (DEM) simulation of the triaxial test. The experimental triaxial …

This paper aims to study the shear behavior of granular matter by DEM simulations.
Granular samples are prepared by automatic clump generation algorithm to create particles …

The gradation of binary mixed particulate materials has a considerable impact on their
compressive strength and permeability. To investigate the effect of various gradations on …

The contact problem of soft-rigid interfaces is investigated in this study performing
micromechanical-based experiments on sand (rigid) grains sliding against granulated (soft) …

Naturally formed soils (eg, residual soils and deposit clays) usually show an absent range of
particle size. Frequently used by geotechnical communities worldwide, such gap-graded …

In an effort to understand the most devastating natural earthquakes, we present a series of
largest laboratory quakes on model granular materials under triaxial compression in fully …

The soil arching effect and properties of the flow field have been recognised as key factors
for controlling soil erosion behaviour at the opening of underground facilities. However, little …