.... φ_c and φ_t are potential functions of contactor and target body. Fengshan Ma can be contacted at: fsma@mail.iggcas.ac.cn Y-Mat code Combined FDEM Uniaxial compression test Brazilian split test Anti-dip slope Progressive failure process National...

...Wei Zhou; Wei Yuan; Gang Ma; Xiao-Lin Chang Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a novel combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM), based on the cohesive zone model, for simulating rockslide problems at the laboratory scale. Design/methodology/approach – The combined FDEM...

..., but breakage is also more likely to occur. The net effect of those two mechanisms controls the overall shearing resistance of rockfill materials. Originality/value – After calibration using a few micro-parameters, the combined FDEM was able to reproduce the typical behavior of rockfill materials without...