Discrete Element Method (DEM) is a high-performance analytical solution for bulk and granular material simulation. The technique quickly and accurately simulates and analyzes the behavior of coal, mined ores, soils, fibers, grains, tablets, powders, and more.
Heavy equipment manufacturers leverage DEM Simulation to assimilate and calculate granular material behaviors, evaluate ,equipment performance, and optimize processes. With the ongoing improvements in computing power and algorithms, it has become possible to simulate particles on a single processor. DEM has therefore made its mark as an efficient and intuitive way to address engineering problems in granular materials, especially in granular flows, powder mechanics, and rock mechanics.
In this paper, we deep dive into the various aspects of DEM, besides look at the bucket experiment to see how DEM can enable better design and optimal outcomes for the heavy equipment sector.