Granular materials such as packing of randomly organized rods have been studied experimentally, while numerical methods are yet to be established. Our simulation approach captures the dynamics of elastic rods and contact physics, enabling the design of new granular materials and structures with desired mechanical properties. The image shows a self-stabilized bridge consists of more than 10000 rods.
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