Combining tomographic imaging and DEM simulations to investigate the structure of experimental sphere packings

Abstract

We combine advanced image reconstruction techniques from computed X-ray micro tomography (XCT) with state-of-the-art discrete element method simulations (DEM) to study granular materials. This "virtual-laboratory" platform allows us to access quantities, such as frictional forces, which would be otherwise experimentally immeasurable.

arXiv comment20 pages, 17 figures

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