2 papers
cond-mat.soft2024
A device for studying elementary plasticity fluctuations in granular media
Ambroise Mathey, Mickaël Le Fur, Patrick Chasle +2
In this manuscript, we describe a scientific device specifically designed for the study of the plasticity fluctuations preceding the fracture of granular media. Biaxial tests on mo…
cond-mat.soft2013
A biaxial apparatus for the study of heterogeneous and intermittent strains in granular materials
Antoine Le Bouil, Axelle Amon, Jean-Christophe Sangleboeuf +5
We present an experimental apparatus specifically designed to investigate the precursors of failure in granular materials. A sample of granular material is placed between a latex m…