Formulation of a three-dimensional distinct element model-Part I. A scheme to detect and represent contacts in a system composed of many polyhedral blocks

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences and

Volumn 25, Issue 3, 1988, Pages 107-116

  Cundall, P A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

GEOLOGY - ENGINEERING; MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES - NUMERICAL METHODS; ROCK - DEFORMATION; SOLIDS;

CONTACS PROBLEMS; DISTINCT ELEMENT MODEL; POLYHEDRAL BLOCKS; ROCK JOINTS; ROCK MASS;

ROCK MECHANICS;

EID: 0024035088     PISSN: 01489062     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0148-9062(88)92293-0     Document Type: Article

References (4)

1. A discrete numerical model for granular assemblies
2. A data structure for three-dimensional sliding interfaces
3. UDEC—a generalized distinct element program for modelling jointed rock
4. The distinct element method as a tool for research in granular media, Part I