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Stress chains formation under shear of concentrated suspension

Published

Author(s)

Didier Lootens, Nicos Martys, William L. George, Steven G. Satterfield, Pascal Hebraud

Abstract

Results comparing experiments on a model system of mono-disperse silica-particles with the numerical simulation of highly concentrated suspension of spherical particles subject to a constant rate of strain are presented. Giant fluctuations of the shear stress and the first and second normal force difference are studied. Stress chain formation and evolution under shear are visualized in order to make the relation between the stress fluctuations and the suspension microstructure.
Proceedings Title
The XVth International Congress on Rheology
Conference Dates
August 3-8, 2008
Conference Location
Monterey, CA, USA

Keywords

Concentrated suspension, shear thickening, jamming, chain force, normal force

Citation

Lootens, D. , Martys, N. , George, W. , Satterfield, S. and Hebraud, P. (2008), Stress chains formation under shear of concentrated suspension, The XVth International Congress on Rheology, Monterey, CA, USA (Accessed April 18, 2024)
Created July 6, 2008, Updated October 12, 2021