Publications

Publications#

Here is a tentative list of the outcomes (journal papers and books) from OpenFDEM project. If you think your work should be listed here, please contact us.

2027#

  • Xie K, Li X, Li H, et al. An energy-conserving smooth contact potential based on Wachspress shape functions for the combined finite-discrete element method. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2027, 464: 119497.

2026#

  • Li X, Yao W, Chen R, et al. Stability of deep tunnels with structural plane and excavation damaged zone under dynamic disturbances. Underground Space, 2026.

  • Sun Z, Tao J, Meng S. Impact of Compositions on the Fracture Behavior of Shale: A Numerical Simulation Study Using an Improved Finite Discrete Element Method. SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, 2026: D021S011R002.

  • Wu K, Zhang X, Meng Q, et al. Loading-rate sensitivity of damage mechanisms in marine sedimentary coral reef limestone. Ocean Engineering, 2026, 365: 127149.

  • LI X F, XIE K R, NIU S S, et al. OpenDFN: an open-source kernel for generating conforming discrete-fracture-network meshes. SoftwareX, 2026, 36: 103133. DOI: 10.1016/j.softx.2026.103133.

  • He L, Li H, Xie K, et al. Thermal-Driven Transition from Dynamic Fracture to Pulverization of Granite Under Coupled High-Temperature and Impact Loading. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026: 1-30.

  • He L, Li X, Li H, et al. A synchronous symmetric E-Hopkinson setup and its application for Brazilian disc test on rock at high strain rates. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 2026: 105877.

  • He L H, Li H B, Xie K R, Xing H Z, Li X F. The dynamic fragmentation of homogeneous brittle materials: insights from the failure wave propagation. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2026, 197(B): 111229.

  • Li X F, Li Q, Li H B, He L H, Hu Z W, Xie K R, Xia X. An improved constitutive model for predicting blast-induced damage zones and surrounding rock pressure. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2026, 202: 106504.

  • Li Z H, Li X F, Li H B, Zhao Q, Grasselli G. The performance of quadratic finite-discrete element method (qFDEM) and its potential advantages. Computers and Geotechnics, 2026, 193: 107925.

  • Li X F, Li H B, Grasselli G. Revisiting the Brazilian disc test with split Hopkinson pressure bar by high-speed digital image correlation analysis. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2026, 18(5): 3499-3511.

  • Xie K R, Li X F, Li H B, He L H, Zeng Y Q, Zhao Q, Grasselli G. A non-Darcy compressible gas-solid coupling model for rock blasting and its application. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2026.

  • He L H, Li H B, Ju M H, Li Q, Li X F. The dynamic fragmentation of Mott ring containing defects. Defence Technology, 2026, 59: 76-94.

2025#

  • Li Q, Li H B, He L H, Li X F. Effect of empty-hole on the rock blasting under in-situ stress. Computers and Geotechnics, 2025, 185: 107290.

2024#

  • Lu A, Yan P, Lu W, et al. Crack propagation mechanism of smooth blasting holes for tunnel excavation under high in-situ stress. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2024, 304: 110144.

  • Fu S Y, Li H B, Liu L W, Li Q, Li X F. Study on the characteristics of blast-induced damage zone by using the wave velocity field inversion technique. Computers and Geotechnics, 2024, 176: 106808.

  • Li Q, Li H B, Fu S Y, Li X F. The effect of in-situ stress on blast-induced rock fracture and damage zone. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2024, 154: 106091.

2022#

  • Wang B, Li H, Xing H, et al. Modelling of gas-driven fracturing and fragmentation in liquid CO2 blasting using finite-discrete element method. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 2022, 144: 409-421.

2021#

  • Li X F, Li H B, Zhao J. Transgranular fracturing of crystalline rocks and its influence on rock strengths: Insights from a grain-scale continuum–discontinuum approach. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2021, 373: 113462.

  • Wang B, Li H, Shao Z, et al. Investigating the mechanism of rock fracturing induced by high-pressure gas blasting with a hybrid continuum-discontinuum method. Computers and Geotechnics, 2021, 140: 104445.

2020#

  • Li X F, Li H B, Liu L W, et al. Investigating the crack initiation and propagation mechanism in brittle rocks using grain-based finite-discrete element method. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2020, 127: 104219.

2019#

  • Li X F, Li H B, Zhao J. The role of transgranular capability in grain-based modelling of crystalline rocks. Computers and Geotechnics, 2019, 110: 161-183.

Other Selected Papers#

Here is a list of representative outcomes for the FDEM method, those will help you quickly understand what is the FDEM.

  • Munjiza, Antonio A. The combined finite-discrete element method. John Wiley & Sons, 2004.

  • Munjiza A A, Knight E E, Rougier E. Computational mechanics of discontinua. John Wiley & Sons, 2011.

  • Mahabadi O K, Lisjak A, Munjiza A, et al. Y-Geo: new combined finite-discrete element numerical code for geomechanical applications. International Journal of Geomechanics, 2012, 12(6): 676-688.

  • Knight E E, Rougier E, Lei Z, et al. HOSS: an implementation of the combined finite-discrete element method. Computational Particle Mechanics, 2020, 7: 765-787.

  • Mahabadi O K, Grasselli G, Munjiza A. Y-GUI: A graphical user interface and pre-processor for the combined finite-discrete element code, Y2D, incorporating material heterogeneity. Computers & Geosciences, 2010, 36(2): 241-252.

  • Fukuda D, Mohammadnejad M, Liu H, et al. Development of a GPGPU-parallelized hybrid finite-discrete element method for modeling rock fracture. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 2019, 43(10): 1797-1824.

  • Yan C, Xie X, Ren Y, et al. A FDEM-based 2D coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical model for multiphysical simulation of rock fracturing. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2022, 149: 104964.