MUSEN : an open-source framework for GPU-accelerated DEM simulations

Journal
SoftwareX
Volume
12
Issue
July-December
Article Number
100618
Citation
SoftwareX (12): 100618 (2020)
Publisher DOI
10.1016/j.softx.2020.100618
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85097356740
Publisher
Elsevier
The conceptual design, implementation aspects and main features of an open-source DEM simulation framework MUSEN have been described. MUSEN has been developed for efficient calculations that can be performed on personal computers equipped with general-purpose graphics processing units (GPUs). A very intuitive graphical user interface significantly simplifies usage of the system and reduces learning time. It makes this framework an ideal software tool for educational purposes and for solution of classical problems of solids process engineering. Users without significant experience can easily specify initial scenes, perform simulations and analyse results. In the same time, the modular-based structure of the system allows its extension with new components, calculation algorithms or contact models.
Subjects
Discrete element method
CPU–GPU computing
Simulation framework
Granular materials
DDC Class
004: Informatik
600: Technik
620: Ingenieurwissenschaften