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Spatial distributions of strains in granular media were investigated by numerically simulating an idealized assembly of two-dimensional particles. The objective of this investigation is to provide insight into the change in the microstructure of granular materials during a loading process. In particular, the spatial association of the relative displacements of particles during the loading process was examined by the spatial analysis. The distinct element method was used for simulating an idealized assembly. Using the calculated relative displacements of the particle, the local strain increments were calculated within triangle elements which were defined by particle centers. The spatial analysis indicated that the spatial autocorrelation distance of the local strain increment varied during the loading process and the strain localization zone occurred prior to the peak stress ratio.

Spatial autocorrelation of strain in granular media under biaxial compression condition