Discrete element simulations of stress distributions in silos: crossover from two to three dimensions

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The transition from two-dimensional (2D) to three-dimensional (3D) granular packings is studied using large-scale discrete element computer simulations. We focus on vertical stress profiles and examine how they change with dimensionality from 2D to 3D. We compare results for packings in 2D, quasi-2D packings between flat plates, and 3D packings. Analysis of these packings suggests that the Janssen theory does not fully describe these packings, especially at the top of the piles, where a hydrostatic-like region of vertical stress is visible in all cases. We find that the interior of the packing is far from incipient failure, while in general, the forces at the walls are close to incipient failure.
9 pages, 8 figures v2: some reorganization, sections moved around, discussion made clearer

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Soft Condensed Matter

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http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/20847

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https://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0302115
 http://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0302115

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