AN ENERGY-PRESERVING DISCRETE ELEMENT METHOD FOR ELASTODYNAMICS

作者:Monasse Laurent*; Mariotti Christian
来源:ESAIM: Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Analysis , 2012, 46(6): 1527-1553.
DOI:10.1051/m2an/2012015

摘要

We develop a Discrete Element Method (DEM) for elastodynamics using polyhedral elements. We show that for a given choice of forces and torques, we recover the equations of linear elastodynamics in small deformations. Furthermore, the torques and forces derive from a potential energy, and thus the global equation is an Hamiltonian dynamics. The use of an explicit symplectic time integration scheme allows us to recover conservation of energy, and thus stability over long time simulations. These theoretical results are illustrated by numerical simulations of test cases involving large displacements.

  • 出版日期2012-11
  • 单位中国地震局

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