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Fluid coupling in DEM simulation using Darcy's law: Formulation, and verification

M. Goodarzi, C. Y. Kwok, L. G. Tham, F. Chen

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

The fluid coupled-DEM has recently become a popular topic in the field of granular material simulation. In most simulations, the averaged Navier-Stokes equations are implemented to consider the fluid flow through particles. In this paper, a simple algorithm based on Darcy's law was discussed to avoid expensive computational effort of solving of the Navier-Stokes equations. The results of this approach were compared quantitatively with the well-known analytical solution of 1D seepage through a soil column as a fully coupled problem in geotechnical engineering. The comparison between the developed pore pressure and induced displacement with analytical values revealed that this algorithm is capable of simulating fluid-particle interaction accurately within the laminar regime. © 2013 AIP Publishing LLC.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPowders and Grains 2013 - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media
Pages1134-1137
Volume1542
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media: Powders and Grains 2013 - Sydney, NSW, Australia
Duration: 8 Jul 201312 Jul 2013

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1542
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media: Powders and Grains 2013
PlaceAustralia
CitySydney, NSW
Period8/07/1312/07/13

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Research Keywords

  • Darcy's Law
  • Discrete Element Method
  • Fluid coupled simulations

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