Abstract: To simulate numerically the microstructure of shear bands, the distinct element method was modified such that the effect of rolling resistance at contacts could be taken into account. To this end, the relative movement by ...

Abstract: Micromechanics of rapid granular flows is studied in a two-dimensional planar granular Couette flow apparatus. The device is capable of generating particulate flows at different shearing rates and solid fractions. Monosize ...

Abstract: The interaction between soil particles and pore water makes the behavior of saturated and unsaturated soil complex. In this note, upward seepage flow through a granular material was idealized using a one-column particle ...