Properties of layer-by-layer vector stochastic models of force fluctuations in granular materials
Properties of layer-by-layer vector stochastic models of force fluctuations in granular materials
We attempt to describe the stress distributions of granular packings using lattice-based layer-by-layer stochastic models that satisfy the constraints of force and torque balance and nontensile forces at each site. The inherent asymmetry in the layer-by-layer approach appears to lead to an asymmetric force distribution, in disagreement with both experiments …