Anisotropy of weakly vibrated granular flows

作者:Wortel Geert H*; van Hecke Martin
来源:Physical Review E, 2015, 92(4): 040201.
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevE.92.040201

摘要

We experimentally probe the anisotropy of weakly vibrated flowing granular media. Depending on the driving parameters-flow rate and vibration strength-this anisotropy varies significantly. We show how the anisotropy collapses when plotted as a function of the driving stresses, uncovering a direct link between stresses and anisotropy. Moreover, our data suggest that for small anisotropies, the shear stresses vanish. Anisotropy of the fabric of granular media thus plays a crucial role in determining the rheology of granular flows.

  • 出版日期2015-10-28