Numerical Simulation of Particle Breakage of Granular Assemblies in Discrete Element Analyses

Figure 12

Comparison of anisotropy in breakable and unbreakable samples: (a) normal forces in breakable samples; (b) normal forces in unbreakable samples; (c) tangential forces in breakable samples; (d) tangential forces in unbreakable samples.

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