Influence of Particle Shape and Surface Friction Variability on Response of Rod-Shaped Particulate Media
Publication: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 128, Issue 11
Abstract
Discrete element methods are important tools for the investigation of the mechanics of granular materials. In two dimensions, the reliability of these numerical approaches can be explored using physical tests on rod assemblies. This work highlights the importance of representing the actual distribution of rod shapes and surface friction in numerical simulations. The sensitivity of the response of hexagonally packed rods to minor changes in particle geometry and friction is investigated using a combination of laboratory tests and discrete element simulations. Laboratory test results highlight the influence of small variations in rod geometry on the global response, with the peak friction angle decreasing significantly as the standard deviation of the rod size distribution increased. Small changes in rod shape are also seen to be important. The numerical simulations indicate that the peak friction angle decreases as the standard deviation of the distribution of particle surface friction increases. This paper illustrates the way in which laboratory tests and numerical simulations can be used in a complementary manner to better understand the micromechanics of the response of granular materials.
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Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 128 • Issue 11 • November 2002
Pages: 1182 - 1192
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Copyright © 2002 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Oct 23, 2001
Accepted: Apr 8, 2002
Published online: Oct 15, 2002
Published in print: Nov 2002
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