Hi All,
Did anyone use steel as a particle material in EDEM?
I have tried EEPA+Bonding V2+Type C Rolling Friction to simulate the property of steel.
- EEPA (Elastic–Plastic Adhesion Model: This model accounts for plastic deformation and adhesion effects, which are essential for representing the contact behavior of metallic materials. Since steel undergoes both elastic and plastic deformation under force, EEPA helps capture these characteristics.
- Bonding V2 Model: This model is used to simulate the metallic bond between particles, ensuring that they stay connected under stress rather than separating easily. It helps represent steel's cohesion and structural integrity.
- Type C Rolling Friction: This friction model prevents excessive rotation of particles, which is important for mimicking steel's high resistance to rolling and deformation under load.
However, I observed that the material rebounded significantly when a force was applied in the Uniaxial Compression Test, which does not align with the expected behavior of steel.
Has anyone successfully simulated steel in EDEM? Any suggestions for improving the model setup?
Best regards,
Selena Lin