Abstract
Discrete Element Method (DEM) is widely used to simulate behavior of powder material. It is well-known fact that interactions between particles affect this behavior. Especially, shape of the particle is the most important factor which governs these interactions. There have been reported some non-spherical models to simulate non-spherical powder particles. In the present paper, the author shows issues of these models and proposes a new model which can express arbitrary particle shapes. It is of great importance to develop a fast contact detection method for DEM simulation. A new method for the present particle model is developed and demonstrated in this paper.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 598-603 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Funtai Oyobi Fummatsu Yakin/Journal of the Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2009 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry