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Physics of Dry Granular Media

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  • © 1998

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Editors:
  1. H. J. Herrmann

    1. Institute for Computer Applications 1, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

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  2. J.-P. Hovi

    1. Institute for Computer Applications 1, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

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  3. S. Luding

    1. Institute for Computer Applications 1, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

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Part of the book series: NATO Science Series E: (NSSE, volume 350)

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Table of contents (55 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxxi
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  2. Static Packings

    1. Continuum Modeling of Granular Assemblies

      • J. D. Goddard
      Pages 1-24

    2. Modeling and Granular Material Boundary Value Problems

      • S. B. Savage
      Pages 25-96

    3. Models of Stress Propagation in Granular Media

      • J. P. Bouchaud, P. Claudin, M. E. Cates, J. P. Wittmer
      Pages 97-122

    4. Elastoplastic Arching in Two Dimensional Granular Heaps

      • F. Cantelaube, A. K. Didwania, J. D. Goddard
      Pages 123-128

    5. A Scalar Arching Model

      • P. Claudin, J.-P. Bouchaud
      Pages 129-136

    6. Stress Correlations and Weight Distributions in Granular Packs

      • Mario Nicodemi
      Pages 137-142

    7. Exact Determination of Force Networks in a Static Assembly of Discs

      • Gadi Oron, Hans Herrmann
      Pages 143-148

    8. Experimental Study of the Force Distributions Inside 2D Granular Systems

      • O. Tsoungui, D. Vallet, J.-C. Charmet
      Pages 149-154

    9. Statistical Analysis of Silo Wall Pressures

      • Ove Ditlevsen, K. Nikolaj Berntsen
      Pages 155-162

  3. Deformation of the Packing

    1. Non-Associated Plasticity for Soils, Concrete and Rock

      • P. A. Vermeer
      Pages 163-196

    2. Static and Dynamic Arching Effect in Granular Materials

      • J. Duran
      Pages 197-216

    3. Collisions and Fluctuations for Granular Materials

      • B. Painter, S. Tennakoon, R. P. Behringer
      Pages 217-228

    4. Texture-Dependent Rigid-Plastic Behavior

      • Stéphane Roux, Farhang Radjai
      Pages 229-236

    5. Fluctuations and Flow for Granular Shearing

      • C. T. Veje, D. W. Howell, R. P. Behringer, S. Schöllmann, S. Luding, H. J. Herrmann
      Pages 237-242

    6. A Continuum Description of Arching Effects

      • Alain Louge
      Pages 243-248

    7. Pressure Fluctuations in a Granular Column

      • L. Vanel, E. Clément, J. Lanuza, J. Duran
      Pages 249-254

    8. Friction, Dilation, and Plastic Flow Potential

      • Steen Krenk
      Pages 255-260

    9. Particle Kinematics in Sheared Rod Assemblies

      • Anil Misra
      Pages 261-266

  4. Particle-Particle Interactions

    1. Quasi-Static Contacts

      • Stéphane Roux
      Pages 267-284
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Dry granular materials, such as sand, sugar and powders, can be poured into a container like a liquid and can also form a pile, resisting gravity like a solid, which is why they can be regarded as a fourth state of matter, neither solid nor liquid.
This book focuses on defining the physics of dry granular media in a systematic way, providing a collection of articles written by recognised experts. The physics of this field is new and full of challenges, but many questions (such as kinetic theories, plasticity, continuum and discrete modelling) also require the strong participation of mechanical and chemical engineers, soil mechanists, geologists and astrophysicists. The book gathers into a single volume the relevant concepts from all these disciplines, enabling the reader to gain a rapid understanding of the foundations, as well as the open questions, of the physics of granular materials. The contributors have been chosen particularly for their ability to explain new concepts, making the book attractive to students or researchers contemplating a foray into the field. The breadth of the treatment, on the other hand, makes the book a useful reference for scientists who are already experienced in the subject.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Institute for Computer Applications 1, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

    H. J. Herrmann, J.-P. Hovi, S. Luding

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