Itasca PFC3D 9.10.7
Itasca PFC3D (Particle Flow Code in 3 Dimensions) is a powerful distinct-element modeling (DEM) framework developed by Itasca Consulting Group. It simulates the mechanical behavior of granular and solid materials by modeling the independent movement (translation and rotation) and interaction of rigid particles, such as spheres or rigidly connected clumps, in three-dimensional space. The software is part of the PFC Suite, which includes both PFC2D and PFC3D, and is widely applied in geotechnical, mining, civil, and materials engineering. Key Features Distinct-Element Modeling (DEM): Simulates the dynamic behavior of assemblies of rigid particles (spheres, clumps, or polyhedra) interacting at contacts using Newton’s laws of motion and a soft-contact approach, allowing particles to overlap slightly to model contact forces. Particle Interaction: Supports...