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Lattice Boltzmann modeling of liquid clusters in granular media

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We use capillary condensation simulated by a multiphase Lattice Boltzmann model as a means to generate homogeneous distributions of liquid clusters in 2D granular media. Liquid droplets condense from the vapor phase between and on the grains, and they transform into capillary bonds and liquid clusters as thermodynamic equilibrium is approached. As the amount of condensed liquid is increased, liquid clusters of increasing connectivity are formed and the distribution of liquid undergoes topological transitions until the whole pore space is filled by the liquid. We investigate the cluster statistics and local grain environments. From extensive simulations, we also obtain the mean Laplace pressure as a function of the amount of liquid, which is found to be quite similar to the well-known experimental retention curve in soil mechanics.
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hal-01837458 , version 1 (12-07-2018)

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  • HAL Id : hal-01837458 , version 1
  • PRODINRA : 369540
  • WOS : 000380529100072

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Jean-Yves Delenne, Vincent Richefeu, Farhang Radjai. Lattice Boltzmann modeling of liquid clusters in granular media. 3. International Symposium on Geomechanics from Micro to Macro, Sep 2014, Cambridge, United Kingdom. CRC Press, 1700 p., 2015, Geomechanics from Micro to Macro. ⟨hal-01837458⟩
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