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The combined scaled boundary finite-discrete element method: grain breakage modelling in cohesion-less granular media
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Luo, T and Ooi, ET and Chan, AHC and Fu, SJ, The combined scaled boundary finite-discrete element method: grain breakage modelling in cohesion-less granular media, Computers and Geotechnics, 88 pp. 199-221. ISSN 0266-352X (2017) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1016/j.compgeo.2017.03.012
Abstract
A computational technique combining the scaled boundary finite element method (SBFEM) and the discrete element method (DEM) is developed. Both methodologies work in tandem to model two mechanisms i.e. grain-to-grain interaction via DEM; and breakage of individual grains via SBFEM. Both play important roles in characterising the response of granular soils. The combination of the two methods results in some advantages in computational flexibility and implementation in modelling grain breakage in granular materials. Parametric studies demonstrate the method’s ability to reproduce stress-strain curves in bi-axial tests of granular rock-fills; and qualitatively predicts characteristics of grain breakage observed in laboratory tests.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | scaled boundary finite element method, discrete element method, particle breakage, granular materials |
| Research Division: | Engineering |
| Research Group: | Civil engineering |
| Research Field: | Civil geotechnical engineering |
| Objective Division: | Construction |
| Objective Group: | Construction design |
| Objective Field: | Civil construction design |
| UTAS Author: | Chan, AHC (Professor Andrew Chan) |
| ID Code: | 115982 |
| Year Published: | 2017 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 17 |
| Deposited By: | Engineering |
| Deposited On: | 2017-04-25 |
| Last Modified: | 2018-06-15 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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