| Shallow granular flows. | |
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PMID: 21517493 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Many processes in geophysical and industrial settings involve the flow of granular materials down a slope. In order to investigate the granular dynamics, we report a series of laboratory experiments conducted by releasing grains at a steady rate from a localized source on a rough inclined plane. Different types of dense granular flow are observed by varying the flow rate at the source and the slope of the inclined plane. The two cases of steady flow confined by levees and the flow of avalanches down the plane are examined. The width of the steady flow increases linearly with the prescribed flow rate, which does not appreciably affect the characteristic depth or surface velocity of the bulk flow. When the flow rate is just below that required for sustaining the steady flow, avalanches are triggered at regular intervals. The avalanches maintain their shape, size, and speed down the inclined plane. We propose a simple model of steady flow that is consistent with our observations and discuss the challenges associated with the theoretical treatment of avalanche dynamics. |
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Daisuke Takagi; Jim N McElwaine; Herbert E Huppert |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-03-24 |
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Title: Physical review. E, Statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics Volume: 83 ISSN: 1550-2376 ISO Abbreviation: Phys Rev E Stat Nonlin Soft Matter Phys Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-04-26 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101136452 Medline TA: Phys Rev E Stat Nonlin Soft Matter Phys Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 031306 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Institute of Theoretical Geophysics, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, University of Cambridge, Wilberforce Road, Cambridge CB3 0WA, United Kingdom. |
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