This article discusses the application of the discrete element method (DEM) in analyzing soil stability, highlighting its potential in simulating complex soil behaviors.
NASA Technical Reports Server provides access to a research paper exploring the use of DEM for assessing soil stability under various loading conditions, relevant to geological and planetary studies.
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) hosts a webinar on discrete element modeling for understanding soil behavior, including stability analysis, for civil engineering applications.
A study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface utilizes DEM to simulate soil erosion and assess stability under different environmental conditions, providing insights into natural hazard mitigation.
MIT OpenCourseWare offers a course module introducing the discrete element method and its application in soil mechanics, including lectures and assignments on soil stability analysis.
A video lecture on YouTube discusses the application of DEM in simulating landslides and assessing soil stability, providing visual examples and case studies for better understanding.
Itasca Consulting Group provides software (PFC2D/3D) for discrete element modeling, which can be used for analyzing soil stability among other geotechnical applications, offering a tool for professionals and researchers.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) publishes guidelines on the application of DEM in geotechnical engineering, including considerations for soil stability analysis in transportation infrastructure projects.