The first single work on DEM providing the information to get started with this powerful numerical modelling approach. Provides the basic details of the numerical method and the approaches used to interpret the results of DEM simulations. It will be of use to professionals, researchers and higher level students, with a theoretical overview of DEM as well as practical guidance.Selected Contents: 1.Introduction 2.Use of DEM in Geomechanics 3.Calculation of Contact Forces 4.Particle Motion 5.Particle Types 6.Boundary Conditions 7.Initial Geometry and Specimen Generation 8.Time Integration and Discrete Element Modelling 9.DEM Interpretation: A Continuum Perspective 10.Postprocessing: Graphical Interpretation of DEM Simulations 11.Basic Statisti

Catherine O'Sullivan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College, UK.

Particulate discrete element analysis is becoming increasingly popular for research in geomechanics as well as geology, chemical engineering, powder technology, petroleum engineering and in studying the physics of granular materials. With increased computing power, practising engineers are also becoming more interested in using this technology for

1. Introduction 2.Use of DEM in Geomechanics 3. Calculation of Contact Forces 4.Particle Motion 5. Particle Types 6. Boundary Conditions 7. Initial Geometry and Specimen Generation 8. Time Integration and Discrete Element Modelling 9. DEM Interpretation: A Continuum Perspective 10. Postprocessing: Graphical Interpretation of DEM Simulations 11. Basic Statistical Analysis of Particulate Systems 12. Guidance on Running DEM Simulations 13. DEM: Future and Ongoing Developments