Jiangmei Qiao

A configurational-force-guided intra-element cracking strategy for ECZM-FDEM rock fracture simulation

Crack paths in cohesive-zone-model-based finite-discrete element method (CZM-FDEM) simulations are often constrained by pre-existing element boundaries, while intrinsic cohesive insertion may introduce artificial compliance before fracture activation. This study develops a config...