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Oct 2026
A Study of the Mechanical Properties of Gas Hydrate-Bearing Sediments Under Membrane Boundary Conditions Using the Discrete Element Method
Understanding the mechanical behavior of gas hydrate-bearing sediments (GHBSs) is critical for safe hydrate extraction. This study employs the discrete element method (DEM) in PFC2D to investigate the macro- and meso-mechanical properties of GHBSs. A novel layered staining technique is proposed to enhance deformation v...
Xiu-Xing Zhu, J.-B. Cui, Lei Liu et al.
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