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Discrete and continuum modelling of granular materials

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Continuous and Discontinuous Modelling of Cohesive-Frictional Materials

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We give an outline of discrete element and continuum models for granular flows involving large deformations, and arbitrary particle shapes. A symbolic solution in the form of a finite element based, particle in cell formulation is also presented. The theories and methods are illustrated by examples such as silo flow, simulated triaxial tests, and trapdoor problems.

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  1. CSIRO Exploration and Mining, PO Box 437, 6009, Nedlands, WA, Australia

    H. -B. Mühlhaus, H. Sakaguchi & L. Moresi

  2. Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, The University of Western Australia, 6009, Nedlands, WA, Australia

    M. Fahey

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  1. Institute of Geotechnical Engineering, University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 35, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany

    Pieter A. Vermeer

  2. Institute of Computer Applications 1, University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 27, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany

    Hans J. Herrmann  & Stefan Luding  & 

  3. Institute of Applied Mechanics, University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 7, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany

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  4. Institute of Structural Mechanics, University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 27, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany

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Mühlhaus, H.B., Sakaguchi, H., Moresi, L., Fahey, M. (2001). Discrete and continuum modelling of granular materials. In: Vermeer, P.A., Herrmann, H.J., Luding, S., Ehlers, W., Diebels, S., Ramm, E. (eds) Continuous and Discontinuous Modelling of Cohesive-Frictional Materials. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 568. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-44424-6_14

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