Abstract
We examine the spontaneous formation of numerous previously unreported patterns in deep beds of fine grains vibrated at frequencies ranging from 10 to 100 Hz and accelerations ranging from 1 to 14 times gravity. Similarly to shallow beds, we find stripes, closed cells and labyrinthine patterns. In addition, we observe traveling waves, 'cannibalizing' cells and other behaviors that are unexpected and remain unexplained. All of these patterns vary spatiotemporally, and unlike shallow bed patterns, are harmonic rather than subharmonic.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 65-69 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Granular Matter |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2000 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Materials Science
- Mechanics of Materials
- General Physics and Astronomy