Multi-scale mechanics of sand based on FEM-DEM coupling method
Qian Zhou, Wen-Jie Xu, Retief Lubbe
Topics & Concepts
Representative elementary volumeGranular materialMechanicsDiscrete element methodFinite element methodComputer simulationGeotechnical engineeringDirect shear testCoupling (piping)Materials scienceDeformation (meteorology)Scale (ratio)GeologyShear (geology)Structural engineeringPhysicsEngineeringComposite materialQuantum mechanicsGeotechnical Engineering and Soil MechanicsLandslides and related hazardsRock Mechanics and Modeling