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== Abstract ==
 
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The simulation of penetration problems in geomaterials is a challenging problem as it  involves  large  deformations  and  displacements  as  well  as  strong  non-linearities  affecting  material behaviour, geometry and contact surfaces. The paper presents examples of modelling of  the  cone  penetration  test  using  two  procedures:  a  discrete  approach  and  a  continuum  approach.  The  discrete  approach  is  based  on  the  Discrete  Element  Method  where  a  granular  material  is  represented  by  an  assembly  of  separate  particles.  Cone  penetration  has  been  successfully  simulated  for  the  case  of  crushable  sands.  For  the  continuum  approach,  the  Particle Finite Element Method has been adopted. The procedure has been effectively applied to the modeling of undrained cone penetration into clays. Although not exempt of problems, both approaches yield realistic results leading to the possibility of a closer examination and an enhanced    understanding    of    the    mechanisms    underlying    penetration    problems    in    geomechanics.
  
 
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Abstract

The simulation of penetration problems in geomaterials is a challenging problem as it involves large deformations and displacements as well as strong non-linearities affecting material behaviour, geometry and contact surfaces. The paper presents examples of modelling of the cone penetration test using two procedures: a discrete approach and a continuum approach. The discrete approach is based on the Discrete Element Method where a granular material is represented by an assembly of separate particles. Cone penetration has been successfully simulated for the case of crushable sands. For the continuum approach, the Particle Finite Element Method has been adopted. The procedure has been effectively applied to the modeling of undrained cone penetration into clays. Although not exempt of problems, both approaches yield realistic results leading to the possibility of a closer examination and an enhanced understanding of the mechanisms underlying penetration problems in geomechanics.

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Location: Technical University of Catalonia (UPC), Vertex Building.
Date: 5-7 September 2017, Barcelona, Spain.

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