Explicit Finite Element Modeling of Discrete Grains

The explicit finite element method (FEM) is a computational modeling approach capable of capturing dynamic, transient events, such as collisions and particle-particle interactions of discrete inelastic grains. This is a collaboration with Prof. Mike Lovell, Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 

PFTL Researcher(s): Dr. Aslam Kabir

Method(s) employed: Explicit FEM, ANSYS

Sponsor(s): DOE/NETL

Reference(s): Kabir, A., Jasti, V., Higgs III, C. F., Lovell, M., "Granular Flow Lubrication: Explicit Finite Element Method Modeling and Simulation," Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, Vol. 29, pp. 85–94, 2008. (Invited paper)