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Simulation analysis of fertilizer discharge process using the Discrete Element Method (DEM). [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2020
Fertilizer discharge process is a critical part of fertilizer application, as it affects the fertilizer discharge rate and uniformity of fertilizer application. In this study, a spiral grooved-wheel fertilizer discharge device was designed to replace the
Kemoh Bangura, Hao Gong, Ruoling Deng, Ming Tao, Chuang Liu, Yinghu Cai, Kaifeng Liao, Jinwei Liu, Long Qi   +8 more
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Computer simulation of flat geogrids based on Discrete Element Method (DEM) [PDF]

MATEC Web of Conferences, 2019
The article presents the way of modelling flat geogrids using the Discrete Element Method (DEM). Simulation of geogrids is performed on the base of EDEM® software produced by DEM Solutions Ltd.
Moshenzhal Andrei
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An Energy-Based Discrete Element Modeling Method Coupled with Time-Series Analysis for Investigating Deformations and Failures of Jointed Rock Slopes

Applied Sciences, 2021
The discrete element method (DEM) can be effectively used in investigations of the deformations and failures of jointed rock slopes. However, when to appropriately terminate the DEM iterative process is not clear.
Xiaona Zhang, Gang Mei, Ning Xi, Ziyang Liu, Ruoshen Lin   +4 more
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A Multi-Objective Identification of DEM Microparameters for Brittle Materials

Crystals, 2022
The discrete element method (DEM) [...]
Rui Chen, Xu Wang, Xiangwu Xiao, Congfang Hu, Ruitao Peng, Yong Wang   +5 more
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Verification of Polyhedral DEM with Laboratory Grinding Mill Experiments

KONA Powder and Particle Journal, 2021
The simulation of grinding mills with the discrete element method (DEM) has been advancing. First, it emerged as a method for studying charge motion with spherical balls and predicting the power draw of the mill.
Alberto M. Puga, Nicolin Govender, Raj K. Rajamani   +2 more
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MatDEM-fast matrix computing of the discrete element method

Earthquake Research Advances, 2021
Discrete element method can effectively simulate the discontinuity, inhomogeneity and large deformation and failure of rock and soil. Based on the innovative matrix computing of the discrete element method, the high-performance discrete element software ...
Chun Liu, Hui Liu, Hongyong Zhang
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Establishment of discrete element flexible model of the tiller taro plant and clamping and pulling experiment

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022
The taro harvesting process is affected by a complex system composed of particle mechanics system and multi-body dynamics system. The discrete element method(DEM) can effectively solve the nonlinear problem of the interaction between harvesting ...
Liu Wanru, Liu Wanru, Zhang Guozhong, Zhang Guozhong, Zhou Yong, Zhou Yong, Liu Haopeng, Liu Haopeng, Tang Nanrui, Tang Nanrui, Kang Qixin, Kang Qixin, Zhao Zhuangzhuang, Zhao Zhuangzhuang   +13 more
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A novel method for measurement of the angle of repose of granular seeds in discrete element methods

Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 2023
Discrete element numerical simulations can help researchers find potential problems in the design phase, shortening the development cycle and reducing costs.
Xin Du, Cailing Liu, Changqing Liu, Qixin Sun, Shufa Chen   +4 more
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Investigation of Mechanical Characterization of Transversely Isotropic Rock Mass Based on Rigid Block Discrete Element Method

Geofluids, 2022
The laminated joints of transversely isotropic rock mass show strong discontinuity, inhomogeneity, anisotropy, and nonlinearity. This paper proposes a novel rigid block discrete element method (RB-DEM) to simulate the transversely isotropic rock mass ...
Kun Qian, Qiang Zhang, Qingxiang Meng, Qian Yin, Chun Zhu, Hangtian Song   +5 more
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Investigation of concrete quality using Discrete Element Method (DEM)

Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2021
Abstract This study describes the pattern of concrete damage to compressive and tensile strength on various of concrete quality using DEM (Discrete Element Method). Concrete was design as a uniform material in the three-dimensional analysis. Sphere particle is used to simplified the complex analysis.
F Ma’arif, Z Gao, F Li
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