Abstract
In this paper, early stage of granular materials flowing through the orifice of a cuboid hopper with flat bottom is investigated based on the results generated by using the discrete element method. The results show that in the start up stage of the flow, a switch curve is formed between static and flowing particles, and a force arch on which the forces are very small is generated below the switch curve. Both curves propagate into the granular bed with the discharge of particles, and reach the top of the bed when a steady state is achieved.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering III |
| Subtitle of host publication | Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2012 3rd International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering (ICAMME 2012) |
| Publisher | Trans Tech Publications |
| Pages | 807-811 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Volume | 249-250 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783037855577 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering (ICAMME 2012) - Macau, China Duration: 14 Nov 2012 → 15 Nov 2012 Conference number: 3rd https://www.scientific.net/AMM.249-250.-3.pdf http://toc.proceedings.com/17338webtoc.pdf |
Publication series
| Name | Applied Mechanics and Materials |
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| Volume | 249-250 |
| ISSN (Print) | 16609336 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 16627482 |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering (ICAMME 2012) |
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| Abbreviated title | ICAMME 2012 |
| Country/Territory | China |
| City | Macau |
| Period | 14/11/12 → 15/11/12 |
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Keywords
- Discrete element method
- Granular mechanics
- Hopper
- Particle flow
- Simulation