4 papers
Three-dimensional compaction of soft granular packings
Manuel Cárdenas-Barrantes, David Cantor, Jonathan Barés +2
This paper analyzes the compaction behavior of assemblies composed of soft (elastic) spherical particles beyond the jammed state, using three-dimensional non-smooth contact dynamic…
Strength and energy consumption of inherently anisotropic rocks at failure
David Cantor, Carlos Ovalle, Emilien Azéma
Using a discrete-element approach and a bonding interaction law, we model and test crushable inherently anisotropic structures reminiscent of the layering found in sedimentary and…
Bulk modulus of soft particle assemblies under compression
David Cantor, Manuel Cárdenas-Barrantes, Itthichai Preechawuttipong +2
Using a numerical approach based on the coupling of the discrete and finite element methods, we explore the variation of the bulk modulus K of soft particle assemblies undergoing i…
Microstructural origins of crushing strength for inherently anisotropic brittle materials
David Cantor, Carlos Ovalle, Emilien Azéma
We study the crushing strength of brittle materials whose internal structure (e.g., mineral particles or graining) presents a layered arrangement reminiscent of sedimentary and met…