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Self-organized criticality in a sheared granular stick-slip system

Journal Article · · Physical Review E
We present an analysis of results obtained from a mechanical apparatus consisting of an annular plate shearing over a granular bed. The size, energy dissipation, and duration of slips in the system exhibit power-law distributions and a 1/f{sup 2} power spectrum, in accordance with self-organized criticality. We draw similarities with earthquakes.
Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
OSTI ID:
40203419
Journal Information:
Physical Review E, Journal Name: Physical Review E Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 63; ISSN 1063-651X
Publisher:
The American Physical Society
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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