Numerical Simulation and Modeling of Granular Material

Dear Colleagues,

The purpose of this Special Issue is to highlight cutting-edge research in the field of numerical simulation and modeling for granular materials, shedding light on the complex behaviour of particulate systems. Granular materials, which are used in fields such as pharmaceuticals and civil engineering, have complex dynamics that are impacted by interparticle interactions, particle size distributions, and environmental variables. This Special Issue of Processes provides an avenue for academics to discuss novel computational tools, numerical techniques, and modeling methodologies that could help us better understand the behaviour of granular material.

Contributions from a variety of disciplines, including physics, engineering, and materials science, are encouraged. Granular flow, segregation, packing dynamics, and the impact of external pressures are all topics of interest. The Special Issue aims to stimulate collaboration and the exchange of ideas through this diverse collection of research, paving the way for breakthroughs in industries relying on the manipulation and processing of granular materials. This collection will be beneficial to researchers and practitioners alike for acquiring insights into the numerical complexities that govern the behaviour of granular materials.

Dr. Hamid Salehi
Guest Editor

Dr. Vivek Garg
Guest Editor Assistant

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• granular materials
• numerical simulation
• modeling
• particle dynamics
• granular flow
• segregation
• packing behaviour
• computational approaches
• additive manufacturing
• industrial applications