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DISTINCT ELEMENT METHOD [1 record]

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Record 1 1988-10-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Numerical Analysis (Mathematics)
CONT

A powerful new way of modelling icebreaking processes and resistance is being developed for use on a personal computer. The distinct element method (DEM) is applied to ship/ice resistance by modelling ice stresses, deformation, breaking patterns, after fracture movements and forces, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Analyse numérique (Mathématiques)
OBS

Sur le modèle de : finite element method; méthode d'analyse par éléments finis.

Spanish

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