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Numerical modelling of fluid-induced soil erosion in granular filters using a coupled bonded particle lattice Boltzmann method

Min Wang, Y.T. Feng, G.N. Pande, A.H.C. Chan, W.X. Zuo, Gyanendra Pande, Yuntian Feng Orcid Logo

Computers and Geotechnics, Volume: 82, Pages: 134 - 143

Swansea University Authors: Gyanendra Pande, Yuntian Feng Orcid Logo

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This paper presents a three-dimensional coupled bonded particle and lattice Boltzmann method (BPLBM) with an immersed moving boundary scheme for the fluid-solid interaction. It is then applied to investigate the erosion process of soil particles in granular filters placed within earth dams. The micr...

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Published in: Computers and Geotechnics
ISSN: 0266-352X
Published: 2017
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URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30607
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Abstract: This paper presents a three-dimensional coupled bonded particle and lattice Boltzmann method (BPLBM) with an immersed moving boundary scheme for the fluid-solid interaction. It is then applied to investigate the erosion process of soil particles in granular filters placed within earth dams. The microscopic migration of soil particles can be clearly visualised as the movement of particles can be directly recorded. Three granular filters with different representative size ratios are simulated and the numerical results are seen to match the empirical criteria. In addition, the effect of the representative size ratio of granular filters, hydraulic loading and erosion time are discussed.
College: Faculty of Science and Engineering
Start Page: 134
End Page: 143