The Combined Finite-Discrete Element Method
The combined finite discrete element method is a relatively new computational tool aimed at problems involving static and / or dynamic behaviour of systems involving a large number of solid deformable bodies. Such problems include fragmentation using explosives (e.g rock blasting), impacts, demolition (collapsing buildings), blast loads, digging and loading processes, and powder technology.\ The combined finite-discrete element method - a natural extension of both discrete and finite element...
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The combined finite-discrete element method is gaining increasing importance in engineering programmes and is at the forefront of current efforts in computational modelling of the failure of solids. The method has significant applications in petroleum and mining engineering, rock blasting, demolition (collapsing buildings), blast loads, powder technology and many more areas. It is therefore vital that engineers understand the method and know how to work with it. Featuring the latest developments of this dynamic field, Munjiza's comprehensive treatment provides detailed descriptions of all algorithmic aspects of the combined finite-discrete element method. Special features include:Coverage of all algorithmic aspects of the combine finite-discrete element method.Describes all algorithms procedures in detail accompanied by C based implementations.Source codes and examples of input and output files, made available on the internet to accompany the applications at www.wileyeurope.com/go/FiniteDiscreteElementMethod The Combined Finite-Discrete Element Method is an excellent reference for mechanical and civil engineers working with and involved in developing finite-discrete element programmes. This book also provides support to postgraduate students, computer programmers, scientists and researchers who wish to increase their knowledge of the finite-discrete element method.
PrefaceAcknowledgements1Introduction12Processing of Contact Interaction in the Combined Finite Discrete Element Method353Contact Detection734Deformability of Discrete Elements1315Temporal Discretisation1796Sensitivity to Initial Conditions in Combined Finite-Discrete Element Simulations2197Transition from Continua to Discontinua2318Fluid Coupling in the Combined Finite-Discrete Element Method2559Computational Aspects of Combined Finite-Discrete Element Simulations27710Implementation of some of the Core Combined Finite-Discrete Element Algorithms291Bibliography319Index331
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