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International Journal of Geomechanics Volume 2, 2002 - Issue 4
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Coupling of FEM and DDA Methods

Y. M. Cheng Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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Y. H. Zhang Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Pages 503-517 | Published online: 23 Aug 2006
 

ABSTRACT

Problems governed by both continuum and discontinuum like tunnels and caverns are best analyzed by the coupling distinct element method and finite element or boundary element method. This article introduces a technique in coupling FEM and DDA; this technique has been applied to some examples to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed coupling method.

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