The Combined Finite-Discrete Element Method
Antonio Munjiza
Hardcover: 352 pages * Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 2, 2004) * Language: English * Product Dimensions:
7.4 x 1 x 10.2 inches

The combined finite discrete element method is a relatively new
computational tool aimed at problems involving static and / or dynamic
behaviour of systems involving a large number of solid deformable
bodies. Such problems include fragmentation using explosives (e.g rock
blasting), impacts, demolition (collapsing buildings), blast loads,
digging and loading processes, and powder technology.
The combined
finite-discrete element method - a natural extension of both discrete
and finite element methods - allows researchers to model problems
involving the deformability of either one solid body, a large number of
bodies, or a solid body which fragments (e.g. in rock blasting
applications a more or less intact rock mass is transformed into a pile
of solid rock fragments of different sizes, which interact with each
other). The topic is gaining in importance, and is at the forefront of
some of the current efforts in computational modeling of the failure of
solids.
* Accompanying source codes plus input and output files available on the Internet
* Important applications such as mining engineering, rock blasting and petroleum engineering
* Includes practical examples of applications areas
Essential reading for postgraduates, researchers and software engineers working in mechanical engineering.