Abstract:Aiming to address the lack of simulation models for cutting and crushing Neyraudia reynaudiana stalk, a discrete element model for Neyraudia reynaudiana stalk was established and the determination and calibration of specific parameters were completed. Firstly, a test platform was set up to determine contact parameters such as collision recovery coefficient, static friction, and rolling friction coefficient between the Neyraudia reynaudiana stalk and the steel plate. A Neyraudia reynaudiana stalk model was established, and a simulation stacking angle test was conducted. The contact parameters between stalks were calibrated by using the Box-Behnken test scheme and physical stacking angle (23.47°). Secondly, physical shear and compression tests were conducted to obtain the maximum shear force of the stem: Fd=155.18N, and the maximum compressive failure force: Fc=844.36N. To further establish the flexible Neyraudia reynaudiana stalk model, the Hertz-Mindlin with Bonding was selected as the inter-particle bonding model parameter. Simulation shear and compression tests of the model were carried out by using the Central Composite test program, and the bonding model parameter was calibrated with Fd and Fc as optimization targets. The parameters of the discrete element model for Neyraudia reynaudiana stalk were obtained as follows: collision recovery coefficients, static rubbing coefficients, and dynamic friction coefficients of the stalks were 0.35, 0.60, and 0.0049;the normal and tangential stiffnesses in the bonding model of the flexible Neyraudia reynaudiana stalk model were 6.13×1010N/m3 and 3.96×1010N/m3, respectively, and the normal and tangential stresses were 3.5×107Pa and 4.0×107Pa, respectively. The simulation validation test showed a maximum deviation of 4.81% between the physical and simulation test results, indicating that the discrete Neyraudia reynaudiana stalk model was more reasonable. Overall, the research result can provide a theoretical basis for the design of subsequent shear crushing devices for Neyraudia reynaudiana stalk.