Microstructure evolution in density relaxation by tapping

Anthony D. Rosato, Oleksandr Dybenko, David J. Horntrop, Vishagan Ratnaswamy, Lou Kondic

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Abstract

The density relaxation phenomenon is modeled using both Monte Carlo and discrete element simulations to investigate the effects of regular taps applied to a vessel having a planar floor filled with monodisperse spheres. Results suggest the existence of a critical tap intensity which produces a maximum bulk solids fraction. We find that the mechanism responsible for the relaxation phenomenon is an evolving ordered packing structure propagating upwards from the plane floor.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number061301
JournalPhysical Review E - Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
Volume81
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 8 2010

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
  • Statistics and Probability
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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