In polar regions, floating ice exhibits distinct characteristics across a range of spatial scales. It is well recognized that the irregular geometry of these ice formations markedly influences their dynamic behavior. ...In polar regions, floating ice exhibits distinct characteristics across a range of spatial scales. It is well recognized that the irregular geometry of these ice formations markedly influences their dynamic behavior. This study introduces a polyhedral Discrete Element Method (DEM) tailored for polar ice, incorporating the Gilbert-Johnson-Keerthi (GJK) and Expanding Polytope Algorithm (EPA) for contact detection. This approach facilitates the simulation of the drift and collision processes of floating ice, effectively capturing its freezing and fragmentation. Subsequently, the stability and reli ability of this model are validated by uniaxial compression on level ice fields, focusing specifically on the influence of compression strength on deformation resistance. Additionally, clusters of ice floes nav igating through narrow channels are simulated. These studies have qualitatively assessed the effects of Floe Size Distribution (FSD), initial concentration, and circularity on their flow dynamics. The higher power-law exponent values in the FSD, increased circularity, and decreased concentration are each as sociated with accelerated flow in ice floe fields. The simulation results distinctly demonstrate the con siderable impact of sea ice geometry on the movement of clusters, offering valuable insights into the complexities of polar ice dynamics.展开更多
With the development of high-speed and heavy-haul railway in China, problems like insufficient thickness of ballast bed and overlarge track stiffness are obvious. Ballast may break into small particles and their conta...With the development of high-speed and heavy-haul railway in China, problems like insufficient thickness of ballast bed and overlarge track stiffness are obvious. Ballast may break into small particles and their contact status will deteriorate under cyclic loading, resulting in ballast degradation. Discrete element method(DEM) was used to research improved performance of ballast bed using elastic sleeper. Clusters were generated by bonding spheres to model real ballasts, while broken bonds were utilized to distinguish breakage. Two kinds of ballast beds with elastic sleeper and conventional sleeper were established, respectively. After applying cyclic loading to the models, differences of mechanical properties between two models were analyzed by contrasting their dynamic behavior indexes, such as particle contact force, sleeper settlement, vibration velocity and acceleration, breakage characteristic. The results illustrate that compared with conventional sleeper, elastic sleeper increases sleeper settlement, while reduces ballast vibration and contact force between particles, which could depress ballast breakage.展开更多
Outwash deposit is a unique type of geological materials, and its features such as heterogeneity, discontinuity and nonlinearity determine the complexity of mechanical characteristics and failure mechanism. In this wo...Outwash deposit is a unique type of geological materials, and its features such as heterogeneity, discontinuity and nonlinearity determine the complexity of mechanical characteristics and failure mechanism. In this work, random meso-structure of outwash deposits was constructed by the technique of computer random simulation based on characteristics of its meso-structure in the statistical sense and some simplifications, and a series of large direct shear tests on numerical samples of outwash deposits with stone contents of 15%, 30%, 45% and 60% were conducted using the discrete element method to further investigate its mechanical characteristics and failure mechanism under external load. The results show that the deformation characteristics and shear strength of outwash deposits are to some extent improved with the increase of stone content, and the shear stress–shear displacement curves of outwash deposits show great differences at the post-peak stage due to the random spatial distribution and content of stones. From the mesoscopic view, normal directions of contacts between "soil" and "stone" particles undergo apparent deflection as the shear displacement continues during the shearing process, accompanying redistribution of the magnitude of contact forces during the shearing process. For outwash deposits, the shear zone formed after shear failure is an irregular stripe due to the movements of stones near the shear zone, and it expands gradually with the increase of stone content. In addition, there is an approximately linear relation between the mean increment of internal friction angle and the stone content lying between 30% and 60%, and a concave nonlinear relation between the mean increment of cohesion and stone content, which are in good agreement with the existing research results.展开更多
The objective of this work is to model the microstructure of asphalt mixture and build virtual test for asphalt mixture by using Particle Flow Code in three dimensions(PFC^(3D))based on three-dimensional discrete elem...The objective of this work is to model the microstructure of asphalt mixture and build virtual test for asphalt mixture by using Particle Flow Code in three dimensions(PFC^(3D))based on three-dimensional discrete element method.A randomly generating algorithm was proposed to capture the three-dimensional irregular shape of coarse aggregate.And then,modeling algorithm and method for graded aggregates were built.Based on the combination of modeling of coarse aggregates,asphalt mastic and air voids,three-dimensional virtual sample of asphalt mixture was modeled by using PFC^(3D).Virtual tests for penetration test of aggregate and uniaxial creep test of asphalt mixture were built and conducted by using PFC^(3D).By comparison of the testing results between virtual tests and actual laboratory tests,the validity of the microstructure modeling and virtual test built in this study was verified.Additionally,compared with laboratory test,the virtual test is easier to conduct and has less variability.It is proved that microstructure modeling and virtual test based on three-dimensional discrete element method is a promising way to conduct research of asphalt mixture.展开更多
A user-defined micromechanical model was developed to investigate the fracture mechanism of asphalt concrete （AC） using the discrete element method （DEM）. A three-dimensional （3D） AC beam was built using the ＂F...A user-defined micromechanical model was developed to investigate the fracture mechanism of asphalt concrete （AC） using the discrete element method （DEM）. A three-dimensional （3D） AC beam was built using the ＂Fish＂ language provided by PFC3D and was employed to simulate the three-point bending beam test at two temperature levels： -10 ℃ and 15℃. The AC beam was modeled with the consideration of the microstructural features of asphalt mixtures. Uniaxial complex modulus test and indirect tensile strength test were conducted to obtain material input parameters for numerical modeling. The 3D predictions were validated using laboratory experimental measurements of AC beams prepared by the same mixture design. Effects of mastic stiffness, cohesive and adhesive strength on AC fracture behavior were investigated using the DEM model. The results show that the 3D DEM fracture model can accurately predict the fracture patterns of asphalt concrete. The ratio of stress at interfaces to the stress in mastics increases as the mastic stiffness decreases; however, the increase in the cohesive strength or adhesive strength shows no significant influence on the tensile strength.展开更多
The behavior of the active layer of material bed within rotary kilns plays a key role in industrial applications.To obtain its influences on industrial process,different regimes of particle motion have been simulated ...The behavior of the active layer of material bed within rotary kilns plays a key role in industrial applications.To obtain its influences on industrial process,different regimes of particle motion have been simulated by discrete element method(DEM) in three dimensions under variant rotation speeds,filling degree,based on the background of induration process of iron ore pellets.The influences of the mentioned factors on the maximum thickness of the active layer and the average velocity of particles have been investigated.The average velocity of particles increases with Froude number following the power function over a wide range,and the maximum thickness rises with increasing rotation speed in a way of logarithm.The influence of the filling degree f on the maximum thickness exhibits a good linearity under two classic regimes,but the increasing of the average velocity of the active layer is limited at f=0.4.This basic research highlights the impact of the active layer within rotary kilns,and lays a good foundation for the further investigation in mixing and heat transfer within the particle bed inside rotary kilns.展开更多
高位滑坡对建筑集群的冲击破坏时常导致严重的人员伤亡,基于光滑粒子流体动力学-离散元法-有限元法(smoothed particle hydrodynamics-discrete element method-finite element method,SPH-DEM-FEM)耦合的数值模型,开展了高位滑坡对框...高位滑坡对建筑集群的冲击破坏时常导致严重的人员伤亡,基于光滑粒子流体动力学-离散元法-有限元法(smoothed particle hydrodynamics-discrete element method-finite element method,SPH-DEM-FEM)耦合的数值模型,开展了高位滑坡对框架结构建筑群的冲击过程、建筑结构破坏机理、冲击力时程与框架柱关键点应力和弯矩等动力机制研究。研究结果表明:SPH-DEM-FEM耦合数值方法能够有效地模拟碎石土滑坡中土(SPH)石(DEM)混合物的抛射弹跳、爬高绕流冲击运动过程。考虑了常规建筑垂直、平行于滑坡流向的三排建筑组合布局,位于滑坡近端的纵向排列建筑表现为连续性倾倒破坏,横向排列的建筑则呈现整体倾倒破坏;因前排建筑群对滑坡冲击能量的耗散及滑坡自身摩擦耗能,位于滑坡后端建筑表现为引流面墙体和前排柱发生局部破坏,结构保持稳定,损毁程度依次为上游无建筑缓冲耗能的建筑>有横向排列的建筑>有纵向排列的建筑;纵向、横向排列的建筑冲击力衰减幅度分别31%、21%。横向框架建筑整体倾倒的损毁机制表现为框架柱的直接剪断或节点塑形铰链失效;纵向框架建筑连续性倾倒的损毁机制表现为前排框架柱的失效引起后排框架柱轴向压力和极限弯矩增加,持续冲击荷载超过其极限弯矩致使后排框架柱发生弯曲破坏,最终结构倾倒。系统能量在动能、内能和摩擦耗能间转化,其中摩擦耗能占65.5%,结构耗能占23.6%,动能快速下降与内能急剧增加是建筑破坏的关键特征。展开更多
针对茶园耕作过程中因土壤板结粘滞特性导致的机具耕作阻力大、作业质量差等问题,基于鼹鼠爪趾生物力学特征创新设计了一款复合仿生耕作铲,通过四杆机构集成设计研制了新型茶园掘耕机。研究过程中,首先基于离散元法(Discrete element me...针对茶园耕作过程中因土壤板结粘滞特性导致的机具耕作阻力大、作业质量差等问题,基于鼹鼠爪趾生物力学特征创新设计了一款复合仿生耕作铲,通过四杆机构集成设计研制了新型茶园掘耕机。研究过程中,首先基于离散元法(Discrete element method,DEM)与多体动力学(Multi-body dynamics,MBD)耦合算法对仿生掘耕机的耕作过程进行动态模拟分析。同时借助Design-Expert 13试验设计软件,采用三因素三水平正交试验法(耕作铲入土角度、驱动臂转速、机具前进速度)开展整机工作参数优化研究,确定在耕作深度100 mm时,安装复合仿生耕作铲的茶园仿生掘耕机最佳工作参数组合为入土角度33.506°、驱动臂转速289.923 r·min^(-1)、机具行进速度0.2 m·s^(-1)。基于此优化参数,通过土壤颗粒运动速度分布特征进行耕作扰动对比仿真分析。最后开展田间验证试验,结果表明:相较于传统原型铲,装配复合仿生耕作铲的掘耕机减阻率为5.70%,碎土率提升至91.05%,其他作业评价指标均有所提升,工作性能能够满足茶园耕作的要求,验证了其仿生结构设计的有效性与工程实用性。展开更多
文摘In polar regions, floating ice exhibits distinct characteristics across a range of spatial scales. It is well recognized that the irregular geometry of these ice formations markedly influences their dynamic behavior. This study introduces a polyhedral Discrete Element Method (DEM) tailored for polar ice, incorporating the Gilbert-Johnson-Keerthi (GJK) and Expanding Polytope Algorithm (EPA) for contact detection. This approach facilitates the simulation of the drift and collision processes of floating ice, effectively capturing its freezing and fragmentation. Subsequently, the stability and reli ability of this model are validated by uniaxial compression on level ice fields, focusing specifically on the influence of compression strength on deformation resistance. Additionally, clusters of ice floes nav igating through narrow channels are simulated. These studies have qualitatively assessed the effects of Floe Size Distribution (FSD), initial concentration, and circularity on their flow dynamics. The higher power-law exponent values in the FSD, increased circularity, and decreased concentration are each as sociated with accelerated flow in ice floe fields. The simulation results distinctly demonstrate the con siderable impact of sea ice geometry on the movement of clusters, offering valuable insights into the complexities of polar ice dynamics.
基金Project(U1234211)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2013G009-B)supported by China Railway Corporation
文摘With the development of high-speed and heavy-haul railway in China, problems like insufficient thickness of ballast bed and overlarge track stiffness are obvious. Ballast may break into small particles and their contact status will deteriorate under cyclic loading, resulting in ballast degradation. Discrete element method(DEM) was used to research improved performance of ballast bed using elastic sleeper. Clusters were generated by bonding spheres to model real ballasts, while broken bonds were utilized to distinguish breakage. Two kinds of ballast beds with elastic sleeper and conventional sleeper were established, respectively. After applying cyclic loading to the models, differences of mechanical properties between two models were analyzed by contrasting their dynamic behavior indexes, such as particle contact force, sleeper settlement, vibration velocity and acceleration, breakage characteristic. The results illustrate that compared with conventional sleeper, elastic sleeper increases sleeper settlement, while reduces ballast vibration and contact force between particles, which could depress ballast breakage.
基金Project(2011CB013504) supported by the National Basic Research Program(973 Program)of ChinaProject(2013BAB06B01) supported by the National Science&Technology Pillar Program during the Twelfth Five-year Plan Period+2 种基金Projects(11772118,51479049,51709282) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2017M620838) supported by the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of ChinaProject(487237) supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
文摘Outwash deposit is a unique type of geological materials, and its features such as heterogeneity, discontinuity and nonlinearity determine the complexity of mechanical characteristics and failure mechanism. In this work, random meso-structure of outwash deposits was constructed by the technique of computer random simulation based on characteristics of its meso-structure in the statistical sense and some simplifications, and a series of large direct shear tests on numerical samples of outwash deposits with stone contents of 15%, 30%, 45% and 60% were conducted using the discrete element method to further investigate its mechanical characteristics and failure mechanism under external load. The results show that the deformation characteristics and shear strength of outwash deposits are to some extent improved with the increase of stone content, and the shear stress–shear displacement curves of outwash deposits show great differences at the post-peak stage due to the random spatial distribution and content of stones. From the mesoscopic view, normal directions of contacts between "soil" and "stone" particles undergo apparent deflection as the shear displacement continues during the shearing process, accompanying redistribution of the magnitude of contact forces during the shearing process. For outwash deposits, the shear zone formed after shear failure is an irregular stripe due to the movements of stones near the shear zone, and it expands gradually with the increase of stone content. In addition, there is an approximately linear relation between the mean increment of internal friction angle and the stone content lying between 30% and 60%, and a concave nonlinear relation between the mean increment of cohesion and stone content, which are in good agreement with the existing research results.
基金Project(51378006) supported by National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(141076) supported by Huoyingdong Foundation of the Ministry of Education of China+1 种基金Project(2242015R30027) supported by Excellent Young Teacher Program of Southeast University,ChinaProject(BK20140109) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China
文摘The objective of this work is to model the microstructure of asphalt mixture and build virtual test for asphalt mixture by using Particle Flow Code in three dimensions(PFC^(3D))based on three-dimensional discrete element method.A randomly generating algorithm was proposed to capture the three-dimensional irregular shape of coarse aggregate.And then,modeling algorithm and method for graded aggregates were built.Based on the combination of modeling of coarse aggregates,asphalt mastic and air voids,three-dimensional virtual sample of asphalt mixture was modeled by using PFC^(3D).Virtual tests for penetration test of aggregate and uniaxial creep test of asphalt mixture were built and conducted by using PFC^(3D).By comparison of the testing results between virtual tests and actual laboratory tests,the validity of the microstructure modeling and virtual test built in this study was verified.Additionally,compared with laboratory test,the virtual test is easier to conduct and has less variability.It is proved that microstructure modeling and virtual test based on three-dimensional discrete element method is a promising way to conduct research of asphalt mixture.
基金Project(51208178)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2012M520991)supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
文摘A user-defined micromechanical model was developed to investigate the fracture mechanism of asphalt concrete （AC） using the discrete element method （DEM）. A three-dimensional （3D） AC beam was built using the ＂Fish＂ language provided by PFC3D and was employed to simulate the three-point bending beam test at two temperature levels： -10 ℃ and 15℃. The AC beam was modeled with the consideration of the microstructural features of asphalt mixtures. Uniaxial complex modulus test and indirect tensile strength test were conducted to obtain material input parameters for numerical modeling. The 3D predictions were validated using laboratory experimental measurements of AC beams prepared by the same mixture design. Effects of mastic stiffness, cohesive and adhesive strength on AC fracture behavior were investigated using the DEM model. The results show that the 3D DEM fracture model can accurately predict the fracture patterns of asphalt concrete. The ratio of stress at interfaces to the stress in mastics increases as the mastic stiffness decreases; however, the increase in the cohesive strength or adhesive strength shows no significant influence on the tensile strength.
基金Project(FRF-AS-10-0058) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China
文摘The behavior of the active layer of material bed within rotary kilns plays a key role in industrial applications.To obtain its influences on industrial process,different regimes of particle motion have been simulated by discrete element method(DEM) in three dimensions under variant rotation speeds,filling degree,based on the background of induration process of iron ore pellets.The influences of the mentioned factors on the maximum thickness of the active layer and the average velocity of particles have been investigated.The average velocity of particles increases with Froude number following the power function over a wide range,and the maximum thickness rises with increasing rotation speed in a way of logarithm.The influence of the filling degree f on the maximum thickness exhibits a good linearity under two classic regimes,but the increasing of the average velocity of the active layer is limited at f=0.4.This basic research highlights the impact of the active layer within rotary kilns,and lays a good foundation for the further investigation in mixing and heat transfer within the particle bed inside rotary kilns.
文摘高位滑坡对建筑集群的冲击破坏时常导致严重的人员伤亡,基于光滑粒子流体动力学-离散元法-有限元法(smoothed particle hydrodynamics-discrete element method-finite element method,SPH-DEM-FEM)耦合的数值模型,开展了高位滑坡对框架结构建筑群的冲击过程、建筑结构破坏机理、冲击力时程与框架柱关键点应力和弯矩等动力机制研究。研究结果表明:SPH-DEM-FEM耦合数值方法能够有效地模拟碎石土滑坡中土(SPH)石(DEM)混合物的抛射弹跳、爬高绕流冲击运动过程。考虑了常规建筑垂直、平行于滑坡流向的三排建筑组合布局,位于滑坡近端的纵向排列建筑表现为连续性倾倒破坏,横向排列的建筑则呈现整体倾倒破坏;因前排建筑群对滑坡冲击能量的耗散及滑坡自身摩擦耗能,位于滑坡后端建筑表现为引流面墙体和前排柱发生局部破坏,结构保持稳定,损毁程度依次为上游无建筑缓冲耗能的建筑>有横向排列的建筑>有纵向排列的建筑;纵向、横向排列的建筑冲击力衰减幅度分别31%、21%。横向框架建筑整体倾倒的损毁机制表现为框架柱的直接剪断或节点塑形铰链失效;纵向框架建筑连续性倾倒的损毁机制表现为前排框架柱的失效引起后排框架柱轴向压力和极限弯矩增加,持续冲击荷载超过其极限弯矩致使后排框架柱发生弯曲破坏,最终结构倾倒。系统能量在动能、内能和摩擦耗能间转化,其中摩擦耗能占65.5%,结构耗能占23.6%,动能快速下降与内能急剧增加是建筑破坏的关键特征。
