Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present Y-Geo, a new numerical code for geomechanical applications based on the combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM). FDEM is an innovative numerical technique that combines the ...

Abstract: This paper describes the application of the combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM) for the simulation of two different rock slides observed at the Alpetto Mine in Cesana Brianza (Italy). Previous numerical modeling ...