Discrete element models for granular materials and rock masses
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description: Discrete element methods (DEMs) are a family of related numerical procedures for solving problems that exhibit gross discontinuous behavior. Many of these methods are capable of analyzing multiple interacting bodies undergoing large displacements and rotations. These methods are suitable for studying several types of geotechnical problems involving granular materials and rock masses, which are intractable with conventional methods, based on continuity assumptions.
abstract: Discrete element methods (DEMs) are a family of related numerical procedures for solving problems that exhibit gross discontinuous behavior. Many of these methods are capable of analyzing multiple interacting bodies undergoing large displacements and rotations. These methods are suitable for studying several types of geotechnical problems involving granular materials and rock masses, which are intractable with conventional methods, based on continuity assumptions.
author: Barbosa-Carrillo, Ricardo E.
language: eng
keywords: Geology, Geotechnology, Engineering, Civil
date published: 2011-05-07T13:38:26Z
date modified: 2026-07-22T22:25:19Z
provider: University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
type: WebPage
source organization: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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