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Stochastic transitions and jamming in granular pipe flow.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21517496     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We study a model granular suspension driven down a channel by an embedding fluid via computer simulations. We characterize the different system flow regimes and the stochastic nature of the transitions between them. For packing fractions below a threshold ϕ_{m}, granular flow is disordered and exhibits an Ostwald-de Waele-type power-law shear-stress constitutive relation. Above ϕ_{m}, two asymptotic states exist; disordered flow can persist indefinitely, yet, in a fraction of samples, the system self-organizes in an ordered form of flow where grains move in parallel ordered layers. In the latter regime, the Ostwald-de Waele relationship breaks down and a nearly solid plug appears in the center, with linear shear regions at the boundaries. Above a higher threshold ϕ_{g}, an abrupt jamming transition is observed if ordering is avoided.
Authors:
Samuel Brand; Robin C Ball; Mario Nicodemi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2011-03-30
Journal Detail:
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 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-04-26     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101136452     Medline TA:  Phys Rev E Stat Nonlin Soft Matter Phys     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  031309     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Physics and Complexity Science Centre, University of Warwick, United Kingdom.
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