Forces on a moving deformable fiber in a granular material

Granular materials have widespread applications in geotechnical engineering, where soil reinforcement with synthetic or natural fibers enhances strength and stability. This thesis numerically analyzes, using the Discrete Element Method (DEM), the interaction between a fiber embedded in granular material. The study examines the drag and lift forces acting on a fiber dragged in a granular material. The results provide insights for optimizing applications related to fiber-reinforced materials and suggest directions for future research in this field.