Published November 1993 | Version v1
Journal article

Recent advances in computer modelling of granular systems

  • 1. Lab. de Science des Materiaux Vitreux, Univ. Montpellier 4, 34 Montpellier (France)
  • 2. Physics Dept., Univ. of Oslo (Norway)
  • 3. Section de Recherche de Metallurgie Physique, Centre d'Etudes de Saclay, 91 Gif-sur-Yvette (France)

Description

We present simple computer algorithms able to build random packings of spheres using the ballistic deposition model and we show how they can be used to investigate several size segregation phenomena occuring in granular systems: 1) penetration of a small sphere in a packing of large ones, 2) size-segregation in the formation of a heap or when pouring a silo, 3) size-segregation by shaking. In the last case, the computer simulation provides a very simple geometrical explanation of the phenomenon. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal de Physique. 4
Journal Volume
3
Journal Issue
7,pt.3
Journal Page Range
p. 1981-1986.
ISSN
1155-4339
CODEN
JPICEI

Conference

Title
3. European conference on advanced materials and processes (EUROMAT-3).
Original Conference Title
3. Conference Europeenne sur les Materiaux et les Procedes Avances
Dates
08-10 Jun 1993.
Place
Paris (France).

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
25051665
Subject category
S36: MATERIALS SCIENCE;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ALGORITHMS; COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION; GRANULAR MATERIALS; MICROSTRUCTURE; PARTICLE SIZE; PENETRATION DEPTH; SEGREGATION; VOIDS
Descriptors DEC
CRYSTAL STRUCTURE; MATERIALS; SIMULATION; SIZE