When velocity jumps are occurring, the dynamics is said to be nonsmooth. For instance, in
collections of contacting rigid bodies, jumps are caused by shocks and dry friction. Without …

This paper investigates the definition of the stress tensor within a granular assembly, when
inertial effects are likely to occur. It is shown that the stress tensor can be expressed as a …

The aim of this paper is to present a discrete element approach for the study of stonework. In
the present work, a masonry structure is considered as a collection of rigid or deformable …

In this paper, we present an improved discrete element method based on the non‐smooth
contact dynamics and the bi‐potential concept. The energy dissipated during the collisions …

To investigate the stress concentration at the interface between crushed ballast and soil
subgrade, this study developed a coupling program of discrete element method (DEM) and …

We propose in this paper a new method for the monitoring and diagnosis of bearing defects
which utilises the sensitivity and the richness of the local electrical signature of the ball …

Normal stress changes occur commonly during fault and rock joint rupture, and play a key
role in determining frictional behavior and shear stability of these discontinuities. Previous …

A four-point combined DE/FE algorithm is proposed to constrain the rotation of a discrete
element about its linked point and analyze the cracks propagation of laminated glass. In this …

Soil penetration is a ubiquitous energy-intensive process in geotechnical engineering that is
typically accomplished by quasi-static pushing, impact driving, or excavating. In contrast …

High-filled cut-and-cover tunnels (HFCCTs) can help satisfy the tremendous demand for
usable land. However, this reclamation tunneling method involves massive backfill over a …