Effect of model scale and particle size distribution on PFC3D simulation results

X Ding, L Zhang, H Zhu, Q Zhang - Rock mechanics and rock engineering, 2014 - Springer
This paper investigates the effect of model scale and particle size distribution on the
simulated macroscopic mechanical properties, unconfined compressive strength (UCS) …

Size effect and anisotropy in a transversely isotropic rock under compressive conditions

K Li, ZY Yin, D Han, X Fan, R Cao, H Lin - Rock Mechanics and Rock …, 2021 - Springer
A series of uniaxial and triaxial compression tests were performed on slate samples with
different diameters at different foliation orientations with respect to the direction of the major …

[HTML][HTML] Theory and experiment on true mode II fracturing of rocks

B Bahrami, M Nejati, MR Ayatollahi… - Engineering Fracture …, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper discusses the use of the double-edge notched Brazilian disk test (DNBD) for
measuring true mode II fracture toughness of rocks. The term true emphasises that in this …

Three-dimensional numerical simulation on triaxial failure mechanical behavior of rock-like specimen containing two unparallel fissures

YH Huang, SQ Yang, J Zhao - Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2016 - Springer
A three-dimensional particle flow code (PFC3D) was used for a systematic numerical
simulation of the strength failure and cracking behavior of rock-like material specimens …

A new contact model to improve the simulated ratio of unconfined compressive strength to tensile strength in bonded particle models

X Ding, L Zhang - International journal of rock mechanics and mining …, 2014 - Elsevier
The bonded particle model (BPM) has been increasingly used to simulate and analyze the
mechanical behavior of rocks. However, traditional BPMs that use symmetric particles bear …

Geometry effects and statistical analysis of mode I fracture in guiting limestone

MRM Aliha, M Sistaninia, DJ Smith, MJ Pavier… - International Journal of …, 2012 - Elsevier
This paper describes the results of a series of tests conducted to study the mode I fracture
toughness of a sedimentary soft rock (Guiting Limestone). Two types of tests were used …

Measurement and calibration of the discrete element parameters of wet bulk coal

R Xia, B Li, X Wang, T Li, Z Yang - Measurement, 2019 - Elsevier
To simulate the interactions between the coal mining machinery and bulk coal accurately,
the parameters of wet bulk coal were calibrated using the discrete element method (DEM) …

Roles of model size and particle size distribution on macro-mechanical properties of Lac du Bonnet granite using flat-joint model

K Li, Y Cheng, X Fan - Computers and Geotechnics, 2018 - Elsevier
In this study, a new calibration procedure was proposed to calibrate the micro-parameters
for the flat-joint model. Both uniaxial compression and Brazilian test simulations were …

Effects of specimen size and thermal-damage on physical and mechanical behavior of a fine-grained marble

G Rong, J Peng, M Yao, Q Jiang, LNY Wong - Engineering Geology, 2018 - Elsevier
Both thermal damage and specimen size have a significant influence on the rock strength
and deformation behavior. This study experimentally investigates the combined influences …

Numerical investigation of the influence of specimen size on the unconfined strength of defected rocks

N Bahrani, PK Kaiser - Computers and Geotechnics, 2016 - Elsevier
A grain-based distinct element model (GBM) is used to investigate the influence of specimen
size on the strength of intact (not defected) and defected rocks. The defected specimens are …