The round robin test (the simultaneous analysis of the same problem) is a method to investigate variance and sensitivity results provided by different analysts for given problem reliability particular software used each group participating in test. A has been conducted traditional numerical (e.g., finite difference method), but not yet discrete element (DEM). This paper presents first ever on D...

the aim of the present study was to prepare an oral tablet from liquid yogurt by reforming the physical properties for easy transportation, long-term storage and also as a complementary dairy product in case of nutrient deficiency. the liquid fresh yogurt was lyophilized at -40°c and 0.03 mtor pressure. the dry powder was homogenized by a 12 mesh size sieve. some tests such as carr’s compressib...

in this study, geometrical, gravimetrical and frictional properties of four common varieties of iranian canola seeds (namely: slm, hyola, okapi, orient), containing the mean moisture value of 6.5% (w.b.) were investigated. geometrical and gravimetrical properties included length, diameter, geometric mean diameter, sphericity, thousand seed mass, volume, true density, bulk density and porosity. ...

Here, we investigate the ultrastructural origins of the strength of bone, which is critical for proper physiological function. A combination of dual nanoindentation, three-dimensional elastic-plastic finite element analysis using a Mohr-Coulomb cohesive-frictional strength criterion, and angle of repose measurements was employed. Our results suggest that nanogranular friction between mineral pa...

A susceptibility function χ(L) is introduced to quantify some aspects of the intermittent stick-slip dynamics of a rough metallic cylinder of length L on a rough metallic incline submitted to small controlled perturbations and maintained below the angle of repose. This problem is studied from the experimental point of view and the observed power-law behavior of χ(L) is justified through the use...

This work evaluates the physical properties affecting the flowability of the commercial rice flour. This flour/ powder were selected because of the flow issues encountered by the mills/ industries during bulk handling. A number of powder physical properties, including moisture content, particle size distribution, bulk density, compressibility index, angle of repose and co-efficient of friction ...