Abstract
In this chapter, the basic theory about the two most important numerical methods in stability analysis are introduced. After that, these two methods are applied to different cases, and some laboratory tests are also used for comparison. In general, it is found that both methods are useful, and each method has its own merits and limitations.
Keywords: Distinct element, Failure mechanism, Finite element, Numerical method.
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Y.M. Cheng, H. Wong, C.J. Leo, C.K. Lau ;Numerical Methods – Finite Element and Distinct Element Methods, Frontiers in Civil Engineering Stability of Geotechnical Structures: Theoretical and Numerical Analysis (2016) 1: 183. https://doi.org/10.2174/9781681083032116010005
DOI https://doi.org/10.2174/9781681083032116010005 |
Print ISSN 2468-4694 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 2468-4708 |