Discrete element modelling of a flexible membrane for triaxial testing of granular material at high pressures
(2012)
Journal Article
de Bono, J. P., McDowell, G. R., & Wanatowski, D. (2012). Discrete element modelling of a flexible membrane for triaxial testing of granular material at high pressures. Géotechnique Letters, 2(4), https://doi.org/10.1680/geolett.12.00040
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... Read More about Discrete element modelling of a flexible membrane for triaxial testing of granular material at high pressures.