Enhanced Discrete Element Method (EDEM) and its Application to Stability Analysis of the Slope with Non-Through Joints

2014 ◽  
Vol 644-650 ◽  
pp. 1539-1542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Zheng Ma ◽  
Ke Jian Cai ◽  
Zhan Tao Li ◽  
Jun Li
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Element Method ◽  
Discrete Element ◽  
Discontinuous Deformation Analysis ◽  
Iteration Step ◽  
Deformation Analysis ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Meshfree Approximation ◽  
Discontinuous Deformation ◽  
Cracked Solids ◽  
Element Method

A new enhanced Discrete Element Method (EDEM) for modeling the system composed of cracked solids is developed by coupling the traditional Discontinuous Deformation Analysis method (DDA, a kind of implicit version of DEM) with Moving Least-Squares (MLS) meshfree approximation functions. Tracing crack growth inside fracturing blocks and other related capabilities are available in the postprocessing procedure at each iteration step. Some numerical examples are provided to verify this method, and it is prospective to solve stability problems of the slope with non-through joints and other fracture mechanics problems in a new way.

On Using Discrete Particle Approaches for Simulating the Perforation Process of Concrete Slab by Hard Projectile

2007 ◽  
Vol 353-358 ◽  
pp. 2973-2976 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Yong Jiao ◽  
Xiu Li Zhang ◽  
Shui Lin Wang ◽  
Huo Zhen Wu
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Element Method ◽  
Numerical Investigation ◽  
Concrete Slab ◽  
Discrete Element ◽  
Discontinuous Deformation Analysis ◽  
Deformation Analysis ◽  
Discrete Particle ◽  
Discontinuous Deformation ◽  
Element Method

This study is to present a numerical investigation on fragmentation and perforation of concrete slab by hard projectile using discrete particle approaches. Discrete Element Method (DEM) and Discontinuous Deformation Analysis (DDA), the two representative discrete particle approaches, are employed to simulate a normal perforation of concrete slab by a hard ogival-nose shaped projectile, and the phenomena of spalling, plugging and scabbing are reproduced.

scholarly journals Numerical comparison of some contact detection algorithms

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 832-851 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guillermo Gonzalo Schiava D'Albano ◽  
Tomas Lukas ◽  
Fang Su ◽  
Theodosios Korakianitis ◽  
Ante Munjiza
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Element Method ◽  
Detailed Comparison ◽  
Discrete Element ◽  
Discontinuous Deformation Analysis ◽  
Deformation Analysis ◽  
Contact Detection ◽  
Numerical Comparison ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Discrete Element Simulations ◽  
Element Method

Purpose Contact interaction and contact detection (CD) remain key components of any discontinua simulations. The methods of discontinua include combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM), discrete element method, molecular dynamics, etc. In recent years, a number of CD algorithms have been developed, such as Munjiza–Rougier (MR), Munjiza–Rougier–Schiava (MR-S), Munjiza-No Binary Search (NBS), Balanced Binary Tree Schiava (BBTS), 3D Discontinuous Deformation Analysis and many others. This work aims to conduct a numerical comparison of certain algorithms often used in FDEM for bodies of the same size. These include MR, MR-S, NBS and BBTS algorithms. Design/methodology/approach Computational simulations were used in this work. Findings In discrete element simulations where particles are introduced randomly or in which the relative position between particles is constantly changing, the MR and MR-S algorithms present an advantage in terms of CD times. Originality/value This paper presents a detailed comparison between CD algorithms. The comparisons are performed for problem cases with different lattices and distributions of particles in discrete element simulations. The comparison includes algorithms that have not been evaluated between them. Also, two new algorithms are presented in the paper, MR-S and BBTS.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document