Abstract
We present a theoretical model to predict the mechanical behavior of an idealized granular material in triaxial compression. Particle motions involve both the average strain of the aggregate and fluctuations. Force and moment equilibrium determine fluctuations in translation and rotation. Two regimes of deformations are considered: at the beginning of the shearing, the aggregate is assumed to behave elastically; then, when sliding between particles first occurs, the incremental contact forces are assumed to be frictionless. Simulations using the discrete element method are carried out and compared to the predictions of the theory.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Powders and Grains 2009 |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media |
Editors | Masami Nakagawa, Stefan Luding |
Publisher | American Institute of Physics |
Pages | 1100-1103 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-0-7354-0682-7 |
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Publication status | Published - 27 Nov 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 6th International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media, Powders and Grains 2009 - Golden, United States Duration: 13 Jul 2009 → 17 Jul 2009 Conference number: 6 http://pandg2009.mines.edu/ |
Publication series
Name | AIP Conference Proceedings |
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Publisher | AIP |
Volume | 1145 |
ISSN (Print) | 0094-243X |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1551-7616 |
Conference
Conference | 6th International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media, Powders and Grains 2009 |
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Abbreviated title | PG 2009 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Golden |
Period | 13/07/09 → 17/07/09 |
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Keywords
- Granular systems
- Molecular dynamics
- Particle methods
- Probability theory
- Static elasticity
- Statistics
- Stochastic processes