Introduction

The first single work on DEM providing the information to get started with this powerful numerical modelling approach. Provides the basic details of the numerical method and the approaches used to interpret the results of DEM simulations. It will be of use to professionals, researchers and higher level students, with a theoretical overview of DEM as well as practical guidance.

Selected Contents

1. Introduction
2. Use of DEM in Geomechanics
3. Calculation of Contact Forces
4. Particle Motion
5. Particle Types
6. Boundary Conditions
7. Initial Geometry and Specimen Generation
8. Time Integration and Discrete Element Modelling
9. DEM Interpretation: A Continuum Perspective
10. Postprocessing: Graphical Interpretation of DEM Simulations
11. Basic Statisti