The discrete element method has advanced significantly since it originated in 1979. This
paper aims to provide a selective overview of some major developments on contact …

The first paper of this series establishes a unified theoretical framework that lays a solid
foundation for developing energy-conserving normal contact models for arbitrarily shaped …

The finite element method (FEM) is commonly used for modeling continuum media, while
particle simulation methods like the so-called discrete element method (DEM) are used for …

An effective discrete element modelling strategy for triangular mesh represented spherical
harmonic particles is proposed. It features:(1) using a golden spiral lattice on the unit sphere …

Since the mixed granular flows containing multiple non-spherical DEM models in complex
structures are still challenging for DEM applications, a unified method for creating level set …

Shape-anisotropic granules and their surrounding interphase networks are significant
constituents in granular materials. Structural and physical configurations of these …

The interaction across the contact interfaces has a wide range of applications in many
engineering and industrial processes. The development of computational methods for …

An isogeometric/multi-sphere discrete-element coupling method is presented to model the
contact or impact between structures and particles with complex shape. This coupling …

Laminated glass is normally a three-layer sandwiched composite structure, ie two glass
layers and one PVB interlayer. The discrete element/finite element (DE/FE) coupling …

The interaction between granular materials and deformable structures is relevant to many
industries, such as mining, construction, and powder processing. Surface coupling between …