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The principle of discrete element method and its application in the study of regional tectonic stability

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The basic principle of Discrete Element Method (DEM) is briefly introduced in this paper. Considering advantage of this method that using it the problems on discontinuous deformation of medium can be solved, we apply it to the study on movement of fault-blocks and activity of faults. The results indicate that the DEM has a good prospect in the analysis of regional tectonic stability. Using this method one can calculate the rotary movement of fault blocks, which will provide a new way to explain the stress concentration in some areas and the mechanism of earthquakes.

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  1. Institute of Engineering Geology College of Chengdu, 610059, Chengdu, China

    Yue-Quan Shang

  2. China University of Geosciences, 100083, Beijing, China

    Shi-Tian Wang & Hai-Wen Chen

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The Chinese version of this paper appeared in the Chinese edition ofActa Seismologica Sinica,14, 456–462, 1992.

This study is supported by National Natural Science Fund of China.

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Shang, YQ., Wang, ST. & Chen, HW. The principle of discrete element method and its application in the study of regional tectonic stability. Acta Seismologica Sinica 6, 389–395 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02650951

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