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.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Barbosa-Carrillo, Ricardo E.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Ghaboussi, Jamshid

• Geology
• Geotechnology
• Engineering, Civil

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1990 Barbosa-Carrillo, Ricardo E.

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9026134
(UMI)AAI9026134

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/22394