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From Continua to Discontinua - A Combined Finite Element / Discrete Element Modelling in Civil Engineering

N. Bicanic*, A. Munjiza#, D.R.J. Owen# and N. Petrinic#

Department of Civil Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
#Department of Civil Engineering, University of Swansea, Swansea, UK

doi:10.4203/ccp.33.1.1

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N. Bicanic, A. Munjiza, D.R.J. Owen, N. Petrinic, "From Continua to Discontinua - A Combined Finite Element / Discrete Element Modelling in Civil Engineering", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Developments in Computational Techniques for Structural Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 1-13, 1995. doi:10.4203/ccp.33.1.1

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Computational and modelling aspects of a combined finite element/discrete element formulation for modelling fracturing and fragmented media are considered. Both fundamental and algorithmic issues essential for an efficient numerical simulation of engineering problems are discussed. The finite element representation of the solid, deformable region is combined with a model for progressive fracturing, leading to the formation of discrete elements, which are in turn composed of deformable finite elements. The applicability of this combined approach is demonstrated by a range of examples relevant to various branches of civil engineering.

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Front Page Browse CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Proceedings ISSN 1759-3433 CCP: 33 DEVELOPMENTS IN COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Edited by: B.H.V. Topping Paper I.1 From Continua to Discontinua - A Combined Finite Element / Discrete Element Modelling in Civil Engineering N. Bicanic*, A. Munjiza#, D.R.J. Owen# and N. Petrinic# Department of Civil Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK #Department of Civil Engineering, University of Swansea, Swansea, UK doi:10.4203/ccp.33.1.1 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper N. Bicanic, A. Munjiza, D.R.J. Owen, N. Petrinic, "From Continua to Discontinua - A Combined Finite Element / Discrete Element Modelling in Civil Engineering", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Developments in Computational Techniques for Structural Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 1-13, 1995. doi:10.4203/ccp.33.1.1 Abstract Computational and modelling aspects of a combined finite element/discrete element formulation for modelling fracturing and fragmented media are considered. Both fundamental and algorithmic issues essential for an efficient numerical simulation of engineering problems are discussed. The finite element representation of the solid, deformable region is combined with a model for progressive fracturing, leading to the formation of discrete elements, which are in turn composed of deformable finite elements. The applicability of this combined approach is demonstrated by a range of examples relevant to various branches of civil engineering. purchase the full-text of this paper (price £20) go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the book description purchase this book (price £78 +P&P)
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