Discrete element modelling of a flexible membrane for triaxial testing of granular material at high pressures

The discrete element method (DEM) has been used to simulate triaxial tests on a bonded material at high pressures. A key feature of the model is the use of a flexible membrane that allows the correct volumetric deformation and the true failure mode to develop while applying constant confining press...

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Main Authors: de Bono, John P., McDowell, Glenn R., Wanatowski, Dariusz
Format: Article
Published: ICE Publishing 2012
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/3286/