Simulating the entire progressive failure process of rock slopes using the combined finite-discrete element method - Sun, Lei; Liu, Quansheng; Abdelaziz, Aly; Tang, Xuhai; Grasselli, Giovanni (Computers and geotechnics, 2022)
Keywords: Algorithms; Boundary conditions; Combined finite-discrete element method; Computer applications; Deformation; Deposition; Discrete element method; Dissipation factor; Energy dissipation; Energy dissipation model; Energy exchange; Entire slope failure process; Equilibrium methods; Evaluation; Failure mechanisms; Failure modes; Failure surface; Initial stresses; Jointed rock; Kinematics; Robustness (mathematics); Rocks; Safety factors; Simulation; Slope processes; Slope stability; Stability analysis; Strength reduction method; Transport; Yttrium; Combined finite-discrete element method; Slope stability; Energy dissipation model; Entire slope failure process; Strength reduction method