Modeling of heterogeneous materials and media is a problem of fundamental importance to
a wide class of phenomena and systems, ranging from condensed matter physics, soft …

Discrete element method (DEM)-based simulations are crucial for bridging macro and micro
research, particularly owing to the limitations of experimental methods. This paper reviews …

The desiccation fracturing of soil is widespread, which affects the migration of rainwater in
the soil, and the stability of slopes or other projects. This paper proposes a simple two …

This paper presents a computational study on the interactive evolution of particle shape and
particle breakage for granular material under confined compression. A novel multiscale …

The breakage behaviour of a pre-crushed carbonate sand sheared within a miniature triaxial
loading apparatus is investigated using high-spatial resolution X-ray micro-tomography. Full …

Granular breakage is a common phenomenon among rockfill dams, mineral engineering,
and geological phenomenon. In this work, we perform one-dimensional compression tests …

We propose an enhanced tool by combining X-ray micro-computed tomography test and
hybrid finite and discrete element method to investigate the mechanical behaviors of …

A hierarchical multiscale coupling of the finite element method (FEM) and the discrete
element method (DEM) is proposed to model coupled thermo-mechanical behavior of …

Gravel is a widely used construction material due to its versatility and cost-effectiveness.
However, gravel particles are prone to crushing under dynamic loading, causing changes in …

Concrete is the most-used cementitious material and usually considered a three-phase
composite with a mortar matrix, aggregates, and interfacial transition zones, all of which can …