Research Article

Discrete Simulation of Vibratory Roller Compaction of Field Rockfills

Table 7

Microproperties of linear contacts between rockfill particles.

meso parametersValue
Contact modelLinear model

Linear partNormal stiffness (N/m)1.0 × 109
Shear stiffness (N/m)1.0 × 109
Local friction0.50

Dashpot partNormal critical damping ratio0.20
Shear critical damping ratio0.00
Dashpot mode3