Influence of Particle Shape on the Macroscopic and Mesolevel Mechanical Properties of Slip Zone Soil Based on 3D Scanning and 3D DEM

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Contact force chain evolution of stone numerical samples with different roundness in the shear process under 100 kPa normal stress. (a) RSAM consolidation state. (b) RSAM shear 50%. (c) RSAM shear complete. (d) SBSM consolidation state. (e) SBSM shear 50%. (f) SBSM shear complete.

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