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Boon, C.W., Houlsby, G.T., Utili, S. (2012) A new algorithm for contact detection between convex polygonal and polyhedral particles in the discrete element method. Computers and Geotechnics, 44. 73-82 doi:10.1016/j.compgeo.2012.03.012

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TitleA new algorithm for contact detection between convex polygonal and polyhedral particles in the discrete element method
JournalComputers and Geotechnics
AuthorsBoon, C.W.Author
Houlsby, G.T.Author
Utili, S.Author
Year2012 (June)Volume44
PublisherElsevier BV
DOIdoi:10.1016/j.compgeo.2012.03.012Search in ResearchGate
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Full ReferenceBoon, C.W., Houlsby, G.T., Utili, S. (2012) A new algorithm for contact detection between convex polygonal and polyhedral particles in the discrete element method. Computers and Geotechnics, 44. 73-82 doi:10.1016/j.compgeo.2012.03.012
Plain TextBoon, C.W., Houlsby, G.T., Utili, S. (2012) A new algorithm for contact detection between convex polygonal and polyhedral particles in the discrete element method. Computers and Geotechnics, 44. 73-82 doi:10.1016/j.compgeo.2012.03.012
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