Nonmonotonic reversible branch in four model granular beds subjected to vertical vibration
Luis A Pugnaloni1, Martín Mizrahi, Carlos M Carlevaro
1Instituto de Física de Líquidos y Sistemas Biológicos, Departamento de Física, (CONICET La Plata, UNLP), cc. 565, 1900 La Plata, Argentina. luis@iflysib.unlp.edu.ar
Abstract:
We present results from four independent models of a granular assembly subjected to tapping. We find that the steady-state packing fraction as a function of the tapping intensity is nonmonotonic. In particular, for high tapping intensities, we observe an increase of the packing fraction with tapping strength. This finding challenges the current understanding of compaction of granular media since the steady-state packing fraction is believed to decrease monotonically with increasing tapping intensity. We propose an explanation of our results based on the properties of the arches formed by the particles.
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