We discuss methods to compute the flow of non-Brownian, non-cohesive, and non-spherical
rigid bodies immersed in a single homogeneous fluid. We address both the case of …

Rotating drums are widely used in the industry for mixing, milling, coating, and drying
processes. In the past decades, mixing of granular materials in rotating drums has been …

Particles with different properties such as size and shape in rotating drums tend to segregate
axially to different sections. In this work, we report an interesting phenomenon that for …

In this work we assess whether particle shape can induce radial segregation in a rotating
cylinder. To this end, mixtures of spheres and non-spherical particles of equal-volume were …

The accurate prediction of the drag force exerted by a fluid on assemblies of particles is
critical to simulate key characteristics of gas-solid systems such as the bed expansion in …

Does rock shape matter to the mitigation effects of trees on rockfall hazards? This question
must be resolved in order to better quantify the protective role of mountain forests against …

Natural aggregates such as gravel are used in many construction applications for which
porous structures are needed, for example to allow water drainage. However, the range of …

Discrete element method (DEM) has been extensively used in the past to study granular flow
in rotating drums, but mainly focussed on spherical particles. Particle shape, as one of the …

The effect of particle aspect ratio on the rheology of the flow of granular materials is studied
experimentally in a quasi–two‐dimensional rotating cylinder, using two varieties of prolate …

Granular materials of different sizes and shapes in a rotating drum tend to segregate in the
axial direction. In the past, extensive numerical studies have been conducted for spherical …