2017
DOI: 10.1007/s40571-017-0178-z
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A three-dimensional FEM–DEM technique for predicting the evolution of fracture in geomaterials and concrete

Abstract: This paper extends to three dimensions (3D) the computational technique developed by the authors in 2D for predicting the onset and evolution of fracture in a finite element mesh in a simple manner based on combining the finite element method (FEM) and the discrete element method (DEM) approach [23]. Once a crack is detected at an element edge, discrete elements are generated at the adjacent element vertexes and a simple DEM mechanism is considered in order to follow the evolution of the crack. The combination… Show more

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“…(12) and (13) to the 3D case can be seen in [23,31]. Some interesting facts are derived from this approach.…”
Section: Generation Of Discrete Particlesmentioning
confidence: 91%
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“…(12) and (13) to the 3D case can be seen in [23,31]. Some interesting facts are derived from this approach.…”
Section: Generation Of Discrete Particlesmentioning
confidence: 91%
“…(14) for each three meshes (coarse to fine) were 10587 Pa, 10506 Pa and 10481 Pa, respectively, which yield a maximum of 5% error versus the expected value of f t = 10 KPa. The same example with identical geometry and mechanical propertities was solved in 3D using an extension of the FEM-DEM technique presented in this work [31]. Three meshes were used with 9338, 31455 and 61623 4-noded linear tetrahedra.…”
Section: Indirect Tensile Testmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Dichos enlaces interelementales pueden interpretarse como las conexiones entre una colección de elementos discretos que reemplazarían los nodos de la malla de elementos finitos. Esta analogía es el punto de partida de la técnica FEM-DEM [9,10].…”
Section: Formulación Método De Elementos Finitos-método De Elementos unclassified
“…El enfoque seguido en este trabajo utiliza el FEM para modelar la estructura mediante elementos de sólido (2D o 3D), cuya eventual fractura se describe mediante el DEM. En trabajos previos de la técnica FEM-DEM hemos utilizado el sencillo triángulo de 3 nodos en 2D y el tetraedro de 4 nodos en 3D [9,10].…”
Section: Discretización Mediante El Método De Elementos Finitosunclassified
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