State of the Art of CFD-DEM Coupled Modeling and Its Application in Turbulent Flow-Induced Soil Erosion
Fluid–soil interaction plays a pivotal role in various geotechnical engineering applications, as it significantly influences processes such as erosion, sediment transport, and soil stability. Modeling fluid–soil particle interactions in these contexts presents substantial challenges due to the inher...
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| description | Fluid–soil interaction plays a pivotal role in various geotechnical engineering applications, as it significantly influences processes such as erosion, sediment transport, and soil stability. Modeling fluid–soil particle interactions in these contexts presents substantial challenges due to the inherent complexity of the interactions occurring across multiple characteristic scales. The primary challenge lies in the vast disparities in magnitude between these scales, which demand sophisticated modeling techniques to accurately capture the intricate dynamics involved. Coupled fluid–soil particle models have emerged as essential tools for understanding the mechanisms underlying fluid–soil interactions. Among these, the CFD-DEM (computational fluid dynamics–discrete element method) approach has gained significant attention. This method provides an effective compromise between high-resolution sub-particle fluid modeling and coarser mesh-based techniques for fluids and particles. By doing so, CFD-DEM facilitates large-scale simulations while maintaining computational efficiency, making it a promising solution for studying fluid–soil interactions in complex geotechnical scenarios. This review highlights the application of CFD-DEM models in geotechnical engineering, with a specific focus on soil erosion processes and the critical role of turbulent flow. It explores various fluid–soil particle interaction computational mechanisms and their implications for erosion dynamics, emphasizing several key aspects, including the following: laminar vs. turbulent flow models: understanding the distinctions between flow regimes is critical for accurately predicting fluid-induced soil particle movement. Shear stress effects: the influence of flow-induced shear stress on the detachment of soil particles is analyzed, particularly in erosion-prone environments. Sediment transport mechanisms: factors such as particle size, density, and water velocity are examined for their roles in governing sediment transport. Knowledge gaps and future directions: these involve identifying unresolved issues in current fluid–soil interaction models, with an emphasis on improving the accuracy and scalability of CFD-DEM simulations. By delving into these aspects, the review aims to advance the understanding of fluid–soil interactions and provide insights into optimizing modeling techniques for geotechnical engineering applications. It also outlines future research directions to bridge existing knowledge gaps, emphasizing the importance of integrating advanced turbulence modeling and computational strategies to enhance the predictive capabilities of fluid–soil interaction frameworks. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a217c39d56084934b52049d4332356042025-01-24T13:34:11ZengMDPI AGGeosciences2076-32632025-01-011512110.3390/geosciences15010021State of the Art of CFD-DEM Coupled Modeling and Its Application in Turbulent Flow-Induced Soil ErosionJun Xu0Fei Wang1Ruth Abegaz2Department of Mechanical, Environmental, and Civil Engineering, Mayfield College of Engineering, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX 76401, USARichard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USADepartment of Mechanical, Environmental, and Civil Engineering, Mayfield College of Engineering, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX 76401, USAFluid–soil interaction plays a pivotal role in various geotechnical engineering applications, as it significantly influences processes such as erosion, sediment transport, and soil stability. Modeling fluid–soil particle interactions in these contexts presents substantial challenges due to the inherent complexity of the interactions occurring across multiple characteristic scales. The primary challenge lies in the vast disparities in magnitude between these scales, which demand sophisticated modeling techniques to accurately capture the intricate dynamics involved. Coupled fluid–soil particle models have emerged as essential tools for understanding the mechanisms underlying fluid–soil interactions. Among these, the CFD-DEM (computational fluid dynamics–discrete element method) approach has gained significant attention. This method provides an effective compromise between high-resolution sub-particle fluid modeling and coarser mesh-based techniques for fluids and particles. By doing so, CFD-DEM facilitates large-scale simulations while maintaining computational efficiency, making it a promising solution for studying fluid–soil interactions in complex geotechnical scenarios. This review highlights the application of CFD-DEM models in geotechnical engineering, with a specific focus on soil erosion processes and the critical role of turbulent flow. It explores various fluid–soil particle interaction computational mechanisms and their implications for erosion dynamics, emphasizing several key aspects, including the following: laminar vs. turbulent flow models: understanding the distinctions between flow regimes is critical for accurately predicting fluid-induced soil particle movement. Shear stress effects: the influence of flow-induced shear stress on the detachment of soil particles is analyzed, particularly in erosion-prone environments. Sediment transport mechanisms: factors such as particle size, density, and water velocity are examined for their roles in governing sediment transport. Knowledge gaps and future directions: these involve identifying unresolved issues in current fluid–soil interaction models, with an emphasis on improving the accuracy and scalability of CFD-DEM simulations. By delving into these aspects, the review aims to advance the understanding of fluid–soil interactions and provide insights into optimizing modeling techniques for geotechnical engineering applications. It also outlines future research directions to bridge existing knowledge gaps, emphasizing the importance of integrating advanced turbulence modeling and computational strategies to enhance the predictive capabilities of fluid–soil interaction frameworks.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/15/1/21soil erosioncomputational fluid dynamicsdiscrete element methodCFD-DEM couplinggeotechnical engineering |
| spellingShingle | Jun Xu Fei Wang Ruth Abegaz State of the Art of CFD-DEM Coupled Modeling and Its Application in Turbulent Flow-Induced Soil Erosion Geosciences soil erosion computational fluid dynamics discrete element method CFD-DEM coupling geotechnical engineering |
| title | State of the Art of CFD-DEM Coupled Modeling and Its Application in Turbulent Flow-Induced Soil Erosion |
| title_full | State of the Art of CFD-DEM Coupled Modeling and Its Application in Turbulent Flow-Induced Soil Erosion |
| title_fullStr | State of the Art of CFD-DEM Coupled Modeling and Its Application in Turbulent Flow-Induced Soil Erosion |
| title_full_unstemmed | State of the Art of CFD-DEM Coupled Modeling and Its Application in Turbulent Flow-Induced Soil Erosion |
| title_short | State of the Art of CFD-DEM Coupled Modeling and Its Application in Turbulent Flow-Induced Soil Erosion |
| title_sort | state of the art of cfd dem coupled modeling and its application in turbulent flow induced soil erosion |
| topic | soil erosion computational fluid dynamics discrete element method CFD-DEM coupling geotechnical engineering |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/15/1/21 |
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