Fundamentals of Discrete Element Methods for Rock Engineering: Theory and Applications, Volume 85 (Hardcover, 85th edition)

This book presents some fundamental concepts behind the basic theories and tools of discrete element methods (DEM), its historical development, and its wide scope of applications in geology, geophysics and rock engineering. Unlike almost all books available on the general subject of DEM, this book includes coverage of both explicit and implicit DEM approaches, namely the Distinct Element Methods and Discontinuous Deformation Analysis (DDA) for both rigid and deformable blocks and particle systems, and also the Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) approach for fluid flow and solute transport simulations. The latter is actually also a discrete approach of importance for rock mechanics and rock engineering. In addition, brief introductions to some alternative approaches are also provided, such as percolation theory and Cosserat micromechanics equivalence to particle systems, which often appear hand-in-hand with the DEM in the literature. Fundamentals of the particle mechanics approach using DEM for granular media is also presented.
- Presents the fundamental concepts of the discrete models for fractured rocks, including constitutive models of rock fractures and rock masses for stress, deformation and fluid flow
- Provides a comprehensive presentation on discrete element methods, including distinct elements, discontinuous deformation analysis, discrete fracture networks, particle mechanics and Cosserat representation of granular media
- Features constitutive models of rock fractures and fracture system characterization methods detaiing their significant impacts on the performance and uncertainty of the DEM models

General

Imprint:	Elsevier Science Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Developments in Geotechnical Engineering
Release date:	July 2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	Lanru Jing • Ove Stephansson
Dimensions:	262 x 192 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	562
Edition:	85th edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-444-82937-5
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Structural engineering > Soil & rock mechanics Books > Academic & Education > Professional & Technical > Engineering > Civil Promotions
LSN:	0-444-82937-7
Barcode:	9780444829375

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