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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Granular materials exhibit complex behavior under dynamic loading.
  • Understanding force distribution is crucial for predicting material response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate force distribution in granular media subjected to impulse loading.
  • To compare experimental findings with discrete element method (DEM) simulations.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an experimental technique to measure forces on individual grains.
  • Performed discrete element method simulations mimicking experimental conditions.
  • Analyzed force distributions, coordination number, and order parameters.

Main Results:

  • Both experiments and simulations showed exponentially decaying maximum force distributions at the sample base.
  • Simulations revealed exponential force distribution throughout the granular sample.
  • Identified correlations in interparticle forces during dynamic loading.

Conclusions:

  • The study confirms exponential force distribution in granular media under impulse loading.
  • Simulations demonstrate the nonequilibrium nature of deformation in granular systems.
  • Findings provide insights into the dynamic response of granular materials.