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simulation_imageThe Discrete Element Research Group is based within the Civil Engineering group in the Department of Engineering Science and conducts research in to different applications of the Discrete Element Method. The group has a variety of active research projects spanning the following topics:

 

  • Development and implementation of the DEM for non-spherical particles,
  • Investigation of Shot peening applied to blades and aero-engine components,
  • Modelling of pipeline soil interaction, 
  • Modelling of debris flows and landslides in rocks and dry granular materials,
  • Investigation of the mechanical properties of lunar soil,
  • Investigation of compaction bands in geomaterials.

 

The group is multi-disciplinary and includes civil and mechanical engineers. Further information on the group's research can be found under the research section.


Please see the opportunities page for details of current vacancies within the group.
 
The group has research collaborations with other groups within the Engineering Science department working in the computational and experimental area