Multiscale modelling of granular materials

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Authors: Inna M. Gitman, Harm Askes, Lambertus Johannes Sluys, Martijn Stroeven
DOI: 10.1201/9781003762508-9
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Abstract

The multiscaling analysis of the behaviour of granular material is considered in this paper. On the macro-level material is homogeneous, while on the meso-level material is considered to be heterogeneous. The problem of the size of the meso-level is of interest in the context of the paper. The influence of the size of the meso-level is analysed by means of the concept of a Representative Volume Element. A procedure, based on a statistical criterion, is proposed to find the appropriate size of the unit cell on the meso-level.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Composite Material Mechanics Advanced Mathematical Modeling in Engineering Granular flow and fluidized beds

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
67–70
Publication date
24 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter