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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Geophysics
  • Materials Science

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  • Granular materials exhibit complex behaviors, including intermittent stick-slip dynamics.
  • Understanding the precursors to slip events is crucial for predicting failure in granular systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dynamics of sheared granular systems using discrete element simulations.
  • To identify early indicators of slip events by analyzing system measures and inter-particle forces.

Main Methods:

  • Discrete element simulations of a 2D granular system with soft frictional particles.
  • Application of stochastic state space models for detecting slip events.
  • Analysis of force network changes and wall movement measures.

Main Results:

  • Slip event amplitudes span over four orders of magnitude with distinct micro-slip and slip peaks.
  • Inter-particle force measures provide earlier slip event detection compared to wall movement measures.
  • Slip events initiate from local changes in the force network, with global changes influencing event magnitude.

Conclusions:

  • Early detection of slip events in granular systems is possible by monitoring inter-particle forces.
  • The magnitude of global force network changes determines whether a slip or micro-slip event occurs.
  • Quantifiable measures of force network dynamics are essential for understanding granular material failure.