ABSTRACT

The topics discussed in this text range from quasi-static problems to dynamic problems, and are divided into 15 groups, such as: cohesion/cracking; wave propagation; and quasi-static behaviour. Each group contains theoretical, experimental and computational approaches by researchers.

part |36 pages

Packing Geometry

part |30 pages

Cohesion and Cracking

part |36 pages

Measurement System

part |36 pages

Wave Propagation

part |42 pages

Quasi-static Modeling

part |49 pages

Quasi-static Behavior

part |40 pages

Submerged Behavior

part |42 pages

Localized Deformation

part |80 pages

Externally Forced Behavior

chapter |4 pages

Frictional Mechanics of Granular Materials

Wet Friction, Aging, and Binary Mixtures

part |43 pages

Vertical Flow

part |74 pages

Surface Flow

part |34 pages

Vibrated Flow

part |44 pages

Mixed Flow

part |43 pages

Viscous Flow and Crushing