Research Article
Automated Particle Shape Identification and Quantification for DEM Simulation of Rockfill Materials in Subgrade Construction
Table 2
Microscale parameters used in the DEM simulations.
| Microscopic parameters | The normal stiffness, kn (N/m) | The tangential stiffness, ks (N/m) | The coefficient of friction, fric | Local damp | Normal/tangential damping dpn, dpt | Density (kg/m3) |
| Value (particle) | 1.5 × 107 | 2.9 × 107 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2600 | Value (wheel) | 1.0 × 109 | 1.0 × 109 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 7800 |
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