A simple particle–spring method for capturing the continuous–discontinuous processes of brittle materials
Chun Feng, Xinming Liu, Qindong Lin, Shihai Li
Topics & Concepts
Finite element methodBreakageBrittlenessShearing (physics)StiffnessSpring (device)CrackingStructural engineeringMechanicsMaterials scienceGeotechnical engineeringGeologyEngineeringPhysicsComposite materialRock Mechanics and ModelingNumerical methods in engineeringNonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structures