Rahul Pandare

Rahul Pandare

He/Him

Ph.D., Noneq. Stat. Phys.

DEM Simulations Comparing Two Contact Models

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The Discrete Element Method (DEM) models granular materials by simulating particle interactions. This study compares the Cundall-Strack and Hertz-Mindlin contact models, highlighting differences in energy, stiffness, force distribution, and dynamics.

Read the summary report here: DEM_simulations.pdf

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