Simulation of continuum heat conduction using DEM domains

► Calculation of 3D heat conduction through solids using the Discrete Element Method. ► Development of a method to obtain local conductivity value for each Discrete Element. ► Meshless method appropriate to be used in complex thermo-mechanical interfaces. ► The method exactly fits finite difference method for organised domains. ► Validation by 3D comparison with FEM for the general case.