Efficient computer modelling of the motion of arbitrary grains
Abstract
A two–dimensional model for computing the motion of individual particles in a system of dry granular media, in which the particles have different shapes, sizes and different material properties is presented. The primary aim of this model is a high degree of computational efficiency, to allow simulations to be performed very rapidly on a modest sequential machine. A selection of simulations is presented to illustrate the potential of the model to simulate realistic behaviour in industrial-like applications. The applications resented here are chute flow, bin flow and vibratory screening. The results show that the model offers a high computational efficiency while mimicking real-world behaviour.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geotechnical and Geomechanical Engineering
Mining and Gasification Technologies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Powder & Grains 93
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Pages
- 413–419
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter