Variational Bonded Discrete Element Method with Manifold Optimization

This paper proposes a novel approach that combines variational integration with the bonded discrete element method (BDEM) to achieve faster and more accurate fracture simulations. The approach leverages the efficiency of implicit integration and the accuracy of BDEM in modeling fracture phenomena. W...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2023-08
Main Author: Jia-Ming, Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bonding
Discrete element method
Manifolds
Optimization
Quaternions
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Summary:This paper proposes a novel approach that combines variational integration with the bonded discrete element method (BDEM) to achieve faster and more accurate fracture simulations. The approach leverages the efficiency of implicit integration and the accuracy of BDEM in modeling fracture phenomena. We introduce a variational integrator and a manifold optimization approach utilizing a nullspace operator to speed up the solving of quaternion-constrained systems. Additionally, the paper presents an element packing and surface reconstruction method specifically designed for bonded discrete element methods. Results from the experiments prove that the proposed method offers 2.8 to 12 times faster state-of-the-art methods.
ISSN:2331-8422