In case of 1) and 2), the behaviour of the model is not as expected by the modeller.
Finally, in case of 3), the behaviour of the model is indeed as expected by the modeller, but when executing the simulation it turns out that this behaviour is not realistic.
The behaviour of the model is explored numerically.
A linear programming formulation, including the stochastic behaviour of the model, is proposed and solved.
Numerical simulations revealed the behaviour of the model in the parameter space.
Clear differences were observed in the behaviour of the model compounds.
The behaviour of the model under each hypothesis is studied using a combination of linear stability analysis and numerical simulations.
This allowed the accurate prediction of the mechanical behaviour of the model up to, and including, the failure point.
The model is validated by comparison between the qualitative emergent behaviour of the model and results of biogeographical field studies.
Accordingly, model calibration required that both mean behaviour and variability behaviour of the model were in accordance with real data.
The relationship between the macroscopic elastic behaviour of the model and the elastic properties of the bonds is studied numerically.
