DEMLab: A Discrete Element Method development environment

Accurate multiphysics simulations of particle-formed materials are required in various engineering applications. The Discrete Element Method (DEM) stands out for its ability to capture the complex behavior of such materials. However, the multitude of particle interaction models and parameters involv...

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Published in:Software impacts 2024-09, Vol.21, p.100670, Article 100670
Main Author: Rangel, Rafael L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
DEM
Granular material
MATLAB
Particle-based method
Particulate systems
Thermomechanical
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Summary:Accurate multiphysics simulations of particle-formed materials are required in various engineering applications. The Discrete Element Method (DEM) stands out for its ability to capture the complex behavior of such materials. However, the multitude of particle interaction models and parameters involved pose challenges for analysts and researchers. DEMLab addresses this issue as an open-source MATLAB software that offers a user-friendly environment for exploring DEM models in small to medium-scale problems. With a modular and extensible code, it facilitates immediate implementations for testing different formulations or developing new ones. This paper details the software capabilities and how it impacts academic activities. •DEM software for thermomechanical simulations of particle systems.•User- and developer-friendly environment for testing DEM models and formulations.•Modular OOP-based code architecture that allows immediate implementation of new features.•Extensive documentation on the implementation of the analysis solver.
ISSN:2665-9638
2665-9638
DOI:10.1016/j.simpa.2024.100670