Possible Stratification Mechanism in Granular Mixtures

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We propose a mechanism to explain what occurs when a mixture of grains of different sizes and different shapes (i.e., different repose angles) is poured into a quasi-two-dimensional cell. Specifically, we develop a model that displays spontaneous stratification of the large and small grains in alternating layers. We find that the key requirement for stratification is a difference in the repose angles of the two pure species, a prediction confirmed by experimental findings. We also identify a kink mechanism that appears to describe essential aspects of the dynamics of stratification.
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