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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
Pub Type
Conferences
Keywords
Concentrated suspension, shear thickening, jamming, chain force, normal force
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 October 13, 2025)