Application of 3D Discrete Element Method in Geomechanics, with A Focus on Rock Scratch Testing

The study demonstrates the application of 3D Discrete Element Method in geomechanics by modelling three example problems. Solutions are suggested to overcome the method’s restrictions and new calibration and testing techniques developed to improve the modelling quality. Comprehensive sensitivities a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Joodi, Bahman
Format: Thesis
Published: Curtin University 2018
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/82186