Liquid-induced transitions in granular media

P. Tegzes, R. Albert, M. Paskvan, A. L. Barabási, T. Vicsek, P. Schiffer

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Abstract (may include machine translation)

We investigate the effect of interstitial liquid on the physical properties of granular media by measuring the angle of repose as a function of the liquid content. The resultant adhesive forces lead to three distinct regimes in the observed behavior as the liquid content is increased: a granular regime in which the grains move individually, a correlated regime in which the grains move in correlated clusters, and a plastic regime in which the grains flow coherently. We discuss these regimes in terms of two proposed theories describing the effects of liquid on the physical properties of granular media.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5823-5826
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
Volume60
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999
Externally publishedYes

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