FEM/DEM modelling examples

Example of simulation of a joint controlled slope failure: rock fracturing initiation, failure surface formation, collapse and debris run-off.

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Special case of cave stalling and crown pillar collapse

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contours indicate development of vertical displacements (blue 1m; red 10cm)

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Example of simulation of surface subsidence associated with block cave mining using FEM/DEM-DFN (ELFEN-FRACMAN) approach.

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block caving - value curve and sources of uncertainty

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