Beschrijving
Gives readers a more thorough understanding of DEM and equips researchers for independent work and an ability to judge methods related to simulation of polygonal particles. This title introduces DEM from the fundamental concepts (theoretical mechanics and solidstate physics), with 2D and 3D simulation methods for polygonal particles.
The aim of this book is to advance the field of granular and multi-body studies while giving readers a more thorough understanding of the discrete element method (DEM). By working through this volume, researchers will be better equipped for independent work and will develop an ability to judge methods related to the simulation of polygonal particles.
When materials are not handled as fluids, they are dealt with mostly in granular form (e.g. cement, sand, grains, powders). Granular materials are characterized by abrupt transitions from loose to dense, from flowing to static states, and vice versa. Many problems in natural disasters (earthquakes, landslides, etc.) are also of a \
