Biaxial compression test for two dimensional spherical granular material was simulated by the distinct element method which takes account of a constant adhesion force acting between particles at each contact points. The effects of adhesion force on the deformation and strength of the spherical granular material were studied. It is found that these effects are similar with the effects of suction observed in the triaxail compression test results for unsaturated soil.
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