A discrete element soil
sample preparation method for generating a homogeneous soil sample according to a specified grading
void ratio comprises the following steps: 1, determining the number of particles, and determining the number of particles in sections according to control points of a grading curve; 2, conducting single-layer
sample preparation: firstly layering samples according to height, determining the number of particles of one layer according to the specified grading and
void ratio in the step 1, then generating six walls according to the sizes of two
layers, and compacting the particles by moving the upper wall and the lower wall; 3, replacing the particles at the layering position: firstly, assembling the multi-layer samples determined in the step 2, in order to eliminate the layering phenomenon between
layers after
assembly, deleting the particles between the upper layer and the lower layer,
copying the particles in the middle of the lower layer for replacement, and then running enough steps to enable the particles to move in a balanced manner; 4, applying gravity and
friction force: after the samples with the required size are obtained in the step 3, finally applying the gravity and the
friction force, and running for enough steps to settle and consolidate a soil body under the action of the gravity. According to the method, a homogeneous discrete element soil sample can be rapidly prepared according to the specified grading and
void ratio, the calculation efficiency is high, and a real soil
body condition can be well simulated.