Abstract
The mechanical response of grains under quasi-static cyclic loading is studied by means of two-and three-dimensional Molecular Dynamics (also called discrete element method). The response of the system is characterized by elastic behavior, softening, plastic yield and critical state flow. Yield is reached for some deformation, and when the contact friction is stronger plastic yield is reached for larger deformation amplitude. In the case of no yield, after many cycles of deformation, accumulation of irreversible plastic strain with the number of cycles is found. For the deviatoric stress and strain, a quasi-periodic ratchet-like behavior is observed. Simulations with different coefficients of friction show weaker plastic strain accumulation in the presence of stronger friction.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 5th World Conference of Particle Technology, WCPT 2006: AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety - Orlando, United States Duration: 23 Apr 2006 → 27 Apr 2006 Conference number: 5 |
Conference
Conference | 5th World Conference of Particle Technology, WCPT 2006 |
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Abbreviated title | WCPT5 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Orlando |
Period | 23/04/06 → 27/04/06 |
Keywords
- Creep
- Friction
- Particle simulation
- Ratcheting
- Strain accumulation