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Evolution of shear zones in granular materials [PDF]
The evolution of wide shear zones (or shear bands) was investigated experimentally and numerically for quasistatic dry granular flows in split bottom shear cells. We compare the behavior of materials consisting of beads, irregular grains (e.g. sand) and elongated particles.
Angenstein, Frank+8 more
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A bilateral shear layer between two parallel Couette flows [PDF]
We consider a shear layer of a kind not previously studied to our knowledge. Contrary to the classical free shear layer, the width of the shear zone does not vary in the streamwise direction but rather exhibits a lateral variation. Based on some simplifying assumptions, an analytic solution has been derived for the new shear layer.
F. M. White+6 more
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Quartz c-axis fabric characterization of the strike-slip ductile deformation within the Three Pagodas shear zone, western Thailand. [PDF]
The Three Pagodas shear zone is associated with mainland Southeast Asia deformations. The evolution of the shear zone is divided into deformation phases D1a, D1b, and D2.
Kongsukho S, Kanjanapayont P.
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Refraction of shear zones in granular materials [PDF]
We study strain localization in slow shear flow focusing on layered granular materials. A heretofore unknown effect is presented here. We show that shear zones are refracted at material interfaces in analogy with refraction of light beams in optics. This phenomenon can be obtained as a consequence of a recent variational model of shear zones.
arxiv +6 more sources
Core Precession and Global Modes in Granular Bulk Flow [PDF]
A transition from local to global shear zones is reported for granular flows in a modified Couette cell. The experimental geometry is a slowly rotating drum which has a stationary disc of radius R_s fixed at its bottom. Granular material, which fills this cell up to height H, forms a wide shear zone which emanates from the discontinuity at the ...
Denis Fenistein+3 more
arxiv +5 more sources
Continuum approach to wide shear zones in quasi-static granular matter [PDF]
Slow and dense granular flows often exhibit narrow shear bands, making them ill-suited for a continuum description. However, smooth granular flows have been shown to occur in specific geometries such as linear shear in the absence of gravity, slow inclined plane flows and, recently, flows in split-bottom Couette geometries.
G. Astarita+7 more
arxiv +6 more sources
Studying the strength characteristics of slip zone soils under different shear conditions is of great significance for the stability evaluation of reservoir landslides.
Fancheng Zhao+4 more
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Effect of Local Cyclic Loading on Direct Shear Strength Characteristics of Shear-Zone Soil
The reservoir landslide in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area (TGRA) often suffers from local cyclic loading scenarios produced by surge waves, groundwater level fluctuation, traffic loading, and seismic activity.
Qiong Chen+3 more
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Friction of Shear-Fracture Zones [PDF]
A shear fracture of brittle solids under compression undergoes a substantial evolution from the initial microcracking to a fully formed powder-filled shear zone. Experiments covering the entire process are relatively easy to conduct, but they are very difficult to investigate in detail. Numerically, the large strain limit has remained a challenge.
Pylväinen, J. I.+3 more
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In Situ Shear Test for Revealing the Mechanical Properties of the Gravelly Slip Zone Soil
Slip zone soil is usually composed of clay or silty clay; in some special geological environments, it contains gravels, which make the properties of the slip zone soil more complex.
Zongxing Zou+7 more
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