Effect of Grain Shape and Relative Humidity on the Nonlinear Elastic Properties of Granular Media

Abstract This study focuses on unraveling the microphysical origins of the nonlinear elastic effects, which are pervasive in the Earth's crust. Here, we examine the influence of grain shape on the elastic nonlinearity of granular assemblies. We find that the elastic nonlinearity of angular sand...

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Published in:Geophysical research letters 2023-05, Vol.50 (11)
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