Numerical study of the mechanical properties of lunar soil by the discrete element method

<p>Lunar soil, defined as the finest part of the lunar regolith which covers the entire surface of the Moon, has shown to have remarkable shear strength properties, highlighted by the clearly visible effects of soil cohesion. The main objective of this thesis is to unveil the physical explanat...

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Main Author: Modenese, C
Other Authors: Utili, S
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2013
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