MODELING FORCE CHAINS TO REPRODUCE NON-LINEAR BEHAVIOR IN GRANULAR MATERIALS

This study aims to simulate the non-linear behavior of granular materials by modeling force chains, with a particular focus on the relationship between pile tip resistance and settlement. A simulation method based on force chains modeling was developed to reproduce this non-linear behavior. Additionally, a visualization technique for force chains was proposed. The validity of the proposed mechanism was demonstrated through simulations, which confirmed its consistency with established evaluation formulas and geotechnical engineering knowledge.