Method and apparatus for discrete element modeling with a virtual geometry object
US8531463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2210/56
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of the invention provides a computer-implemented method for discrete element modelling of a plurality of discrete elements corresponding to particles and physical geometry elements. The modelling performs a simulation through time of physical interactions of the particles with each other and with the physical geometry elements in a three-dimensional space. The method comprises providing a virtual geometry object comprising a user-defined shape. The virtual geometry object does not undergo physical interaction with the particles or physical geometry elements during the simulation. The method further comprises receiving user-defined parameters for determining the position, orientation and any movement of the virtual geometry object with respect to the three-dimensional space. The method further comprises locating the virtual geometry object in the three-dimensional space during the simulation in accordance with the user-defined parameters and identifying the particles, physical geometry elements and/or physical interactions having a particular relationship with respect to the virtual geometry object. The identified elements can then be analysed by the user, for example…
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