A three-dimensional discrete element model of triaxial tests based on a new flexible membrane boundary

Abstract Based on a new elastic clump model, a flexible membrane is proposed for the discrete element numerical simulations of triaxial tests. Conversional triaxial tests of sandstone under the confining pressures of 2 MPa and 8 MPa were carried out, in order to validate the effectiveness of the pro...

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Main Authors: Yan Qin, Chun Liu, Xiaoyu Zhang, Xingang Wang, Bin Shi, Yue Wang, Shang Deng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84224-7