Analysis of Disjoint Two-Dimensional Particle Assemblies

This paper describes a new discrete algorithm for analyzing the behavior of two-dimensional (2D) assemblies of disjoint particles. The algorithm treats each particle as a 2D polygon, and generates contact normal and shear forces between two contacting particles when inference (overlap) occurs. The k...

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Published in:Journal of engineering mechanics 1996-12, Vol.122 (12), p.1139-1148
Main Authors: Tran, Tuong X, Nelson, Richard B
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science
rheology
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Granular solids
Material form
Physics
Rheology
Solid dynamics (ballistics, collision, multibody system, stabilization...)
Solid mechanics
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Summary:This paper describes a new discrete algorithm for analyzing the behavior of two-dimensional (2D) assemblies of disjoint particles. The algorithm treats each particle as a 2D polygon, and generates contact normal and shear forces between two contacting particles when inference (overlap) occurs. The key new feature of the algorithm is a very efficient and effective multilevel contact detection scheme that makes it possible to track the behavior of much larger assemblies of polygonal particles than has been possible in the past. Examples involving large assemblies of particles are presented to show the capabilities of the method for (1) analyzing quasi static assemblies of particles subjected to stress (such as soil or rock masses), and (2) investigating dynamic particulate flows (such as flows through hoppers and gates). The algorithm may be used to conduct analyses of slip and failure processes in geologic materials and for investigating fracture and fatigue of metals.
ISSN:0733-9399
1943-7889
DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9399(1996)122:12(1139)