Despite extensive empirical experience, there is both a scientific challenge and a technological need to develop an understanding of the mechanisms underlying the flow of grains. This new reference provides quick access to the current level of knowledge, containing review articles covering recent developments in the field of granular media from the viewpoints of applied, experimental, and theoretical physics.
In short, a must-have for advanced researchers and specialists as well as a useful starting point for anyone entering this field.
The authors represent different directions of research in the field, with their contributions covering:
- Static properties
- Granular gases
- Dense granular flow
- Hydrodynamic interactions
- Charged and magnetic granular matter
- Computational aspects
Language: English
Pages: 349
Tags: Механика;Механика деформируемого твердого тела;
Content:
Chapter 1 Stress in Dense Granular Materials (pages 1–22): Isaac Goldhirsch and Chay Goldenberg
Chapter 2 Response Functions in Isostatic Packings (pages 23–43): Cristian F. Moukarzel
Chapter 3 Statistical Mechanics of Jammed Matter (pages 45–85): Hernan A. Makse, Jasna Brujic and Sam F. Edwards
Chapter 4 The Inelastic Maxwell Model (pages 87–115): Eli Ben?Naim and Paul L. Krapivsky
Chapter 5 Cluster Formation in Compartmentalized Granular Gases (pages 117–139): Ko van der Weele, Rene Mikkelsen, Devaraj van der Meer and Detlef Lohse
Chapter 6 Continuum Modeling of Granular Flow and Structure Formation (pages 141–164): Igor S. Aranson and Lev S. Tsimring
Chapter 7 Contact Dynamics Study of 2D Granular Media: Critical States and Relevant Internal Variables (pages 165–187): Farhang Radjai and Stephane Roux
Chapter 8 Collision of Adhesive Viscoelastic Particles (pages 189–209): Nikolai V. Brilliantov and Thorsten Poschel
Chapter 9 Fluidized Beds: From Waves to Bubbles (pages 211–232): Elisabeth Guazzelli
Chapter 10 Wind?Blown Sand (pages 233–252): Hans J. Herrmann
Chapter 11 Electrostatically Charged Granular Matter (pages 253–280): Stephan M. Dammer, Jochen Werth and Haye Hinrichsen
Chapter 12 Magnetized Granular Materials (pages 281–296): Daniel L. Blair and Arshad Kudrolli
Chapter 13 Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Granular Materials (pages 297–324): Stefan Luding
Chapter 14 Contact Dynamics for Beginners (pages 325–343): Lothar Brendel, Tamas Unger and Dietrich E. Wolf
