English version of MatDEM Textbook is published by Springer

The English textbook of matrix discrete element is published by Springer

Link of this book

https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789813345232

Draft version of the book may be provided to the MatDEM users. Please email to chunliu@nju.edu.cn

Highlights

l Is the first book about the theory and application of the discrete element software MatDEM

l Reinforces basic principle and implement of discrete element method

l Presents numerical simulation of millions of discrete elements at one time

l Offers step-by-step guidance for new learners from zero

About this book

This book introduces the basic structure, modeling methods, numerical calculation processes, post-processing, and system functions of MatDEM, which applies the basic principles and algorithm of the discrete element method. The discrete element method can effectively simulate the discontinuity, inhomogeneity, and large deformation damage of rock and soil. It is widely used in both research and industry. Based on the innovative matrix discrete element computing method, the author developed the high-performance discrete element software MatDEM from scratch, which can handle millions of elements in discrete element numerical simulations. This book also presents several examples of applications in geological and geotechnical engineering, including basic geotechnical engineering problems, discrete element tests, three dimensional landslides, and dynamic and multi-field coupling functions. Teaching videos and the relevant software can be accessed on the MATDEM website (http://matdem.com).

The book serves as a useful reference for research and engineering staff, undergraduates, and postgraduates who work in the fields of geology, geotechnical, water conservancy, civil engineering, mining, and physics.

Prefaces

The successful research and application of MatDEM has greatly improved the core competitiveness in discrete element software. I sincerely hope that Dr. Liu Chun will continue to strive to improve the function and quality of MatDEM to produce a high-performance discrete element software with completely independent intellectual property rights and international competitiveness. This will serve to meet the demands of the industry, as well as the progress of science and technology of human beings.

Bin Shi

Nanjing University

Based on an innovative matrix reformulation of the conventional discrete element method, Dr. Chun Liu has developed a high-performing discrete element software, MatDEM, which can effectively model millions of spherical particles on a desktop computer. This matrix-based discrete element method is a unique and novel variation of the method, and can significantly improve the efficiency of the discrete element simulation by fully utilizing high-performing matrix operations and parallel/GPU computing functionalities.

Yuntian Feng

Swansea, UK