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Computers and Geotechnics 30 (2003) 579–597 /locate/compgeo An efficient technique for generating homogeneous specimens for DEM studies M.J. Jiang, J.M. Konrad*, S. Leroueil ´ Dept. of Civil Engineering, Laval University, Ste-Foy, Quebec, Canada G1K 7P4 Received 3 December 2002; received in revised form 7 May 2003; accepted 12 May 2003 Abstract A new technique, designated as the Multi-layer with Undercompaction Method (UCM), capable of generating homogeneous specimens for DEM studies is presented herein. The specimen are compacted in several layers using undercompaction criteria based on average planar void ratio. The proposed approach was compared to other available methods and was proven to generate very homogeneous specimens provided a nonlinear average undercompaction criterion was used. Furthermore, the UCM method was efficient for a variety of density conditions ranging from very loose to dense states. # 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Keywords: Distinct element method; Homogeneity; Numerical simulation; Specimen generation 1. Introduction can be controlled, it is ideal for understanding the fun- damental behaviour of given particle assemblages dur- Natural soils consist of particles, macropores, micro- ing any type of loading and it may be used to develop pores, pore fluids (air, water, others), assembled with