A 2D energy-conserving contact model for the combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM)
Weibing Cai, Ke Gao, Shugang Ai, Sheng Zhi
Topics & Concepts
Discrete element methodContact forceFinite element methodRock mass classificationGeologyComputer scienceStructural engineeringMechanicsGeotechnical engineeringEngineeringClassical mechanicsPhysicsRock Mechanics and ModelingGeotechnical Engineering and Underground StructuresNumerical methods in engineering