Physics of Dry Granular Media
. Ed(S): Herrmann, H. J.; Hovi, J.-P. (University Of Stuttgart, Germany); Luding, Stefan
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Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Cargese, France, September 15-26, 1997 Editor(s): Herrmann, H. J.; Hovi, J.-P. (University of Stuttgart, Germany); Luding, Stefan. Series: NATO Science Series E:. Num Pages: 744 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PHD; PHFC; PHS; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1128.
Dry granular materials, such as sand, sugar and powders, can be poured into a container like a liquid and can also form a pile, resisting gravity like a solid, which is why they can be regarded as a fourth state of matter, neither solid nor liquid.
This book focuses on defining the physics of dry granular media in a systematic way, providing a collection of articles written by recognised experts. The physics of this field is new and full of challenges, but many questions (such as kinetic theories, plasticity, continuum ... Read more
Dry granular materials, such as sand, sugar and powders, can be poured into a container like a liquid and can also form a pile, resisting gravity like a solid, which is why they can be regarded as a fourth state of matter, neither solid nor liquid.
This book focuses on defining the physics of dry granular media in a systematic way, providing a collection of articles written by recognised experts. The physics of this field is new and full of challenges, but many questions (such as kinetic theories, plasticity, continuum ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
744
Condition
New
Series
NATO Science Series E:
Number of Pages
712
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048150397
SKU
V9789048150397
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