@inproceedings{31101dbccdab43a19de8e1a9ffdadf73,
title = "Density relaxation of granular matter through monte carlo simulations",
abstract = "This paper presents Monte Carlo simulations to study the density relaxation process in monodisperse granular materials, in which the effect of discrete taps on the system is modeled by applying normalized vertical lifts of intensity δ/d to the assembly. Examination of the bulk densities over a wide range of lift intensities suggests the existence of a critical value that optimizes the evolution of the density. Furthermore, the 'evolution' of the distribution of particles along the depth reveals an upward progression of organized layers that are induced by the plane floor. Results of ongoing discrete element simulations (presented elsewhere) provide strong support for this finding.",
keywords = "Bulk solids fraction, Density relaxation, Discrete element simulation, Monte Carlo simulation",
author = "Rosato, {A. D.} and V. Ratnaswamy and Horntrop, {D. J.} and O. Dybenko and L. Kondic",
year = "2009",
doi = "10.1063/1.3179967",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780735406827",
series = "AIP Conference Proceedings",
pages = "481--484",
booktitle = "Powders and Grains 2009 - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media",
note = "6th International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media, Powders and Grains 2009 ; Conference date: 13-07-2009 Through 17-07-2009",
}