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Particle fragmentation based on strain energy field

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We propose a method for the simulation of particle fragmentation based on the calculation of the strain energy field inside the particle. The topography of strain energy is calculated in terms of internal stress using the principles of damage and fracture mechanics. Numerical calculation of the energy field’s ridges is used to determine the breakage criterion as well as the shape of the post-breakage fragments. This method provides a physical-based understanding of the breakage effect in granular material.

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We deeply thank the anonymous reviewers for their valuable comments, all of which helped us to improve the quality of this paper. This research is financially supported by Australia research council (ARC) linkage project Performance of granular matrix under heavy haul cyclic loading (LP160100280).

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  1. School of Civil Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Yupeng Jiang & Fernando Alonso-Marroquín

  2. PMMH, ESPCI, 17 quai St. Bernard, 75005, Paris, France

    Hans J Herrmann

  3. College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia

    Peter Mora

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Jiang, Y., Alonso-Marroquín, F., Herrmann, H.J. et al. Particle fragmentation based on strain energy field. Granular Matter 22, 69 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10035-020-01038-6

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