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Modeling and Granular Material Boundary Value Problems

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Physics of Dry Granular Media

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Some general aspects of modeling in the natural sciences are discussed. Minimum requirements that should be satisfied by theories of granular materials are proposed. Some recent work dealing with statics of granular materials is critically reviewed. New calculations of the elusive ‘stress dip’ under a pile of granular material placed on a rough rigid base are described.

‘.... read the older literature.’ J.D. Eshelby, F.R.S., physicist, ‘metalist’, and ASME Timoshenko Medalist.

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Savage, S.B. (1998). Modeling and Granular Material Boundary Value Problems. In: Herrmann, H.J., Hovi, JP., Luding, S. (eds) Physics of Dry Granular Media. NATO ASI Series, vol 350. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-2653-5_2

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