Research Article

A Study on the Influence of the Conglomerate Mesostructure on Fracture Failure Behavior Based on Discrete Element Method

Table 3

Interface simulation parameters.

StructureParameterDefaultExplanation

Interface50 MPaEffective modulus (force/area)
1Normal/Shear stiffness ratio (-)
10 MPaTensile strength (stress)
10 MPaCohesion (stresses)
20Friction angle (degrees)
0.5Normal critical damping ratio (-)
0.577Friction coefficient (-)