Discrete element models for granular materials and rock masses
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.
Geology, Geotechnology, Engineering, Civil
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