Strona 2_redak - Instytut Agrofizyki im. Bohdana DobrzaÅskiego ...
Strona 2_redak - Instytut Agrofizyki im. Bohdana DobrzaÅskiego ...
Strona 2_redak - Instytut Agrofizyki im. Bohdana DobrzaÅskiego ...
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7.2.3. T<strong>im</strong>e of consolidation<br />
The t<strong>im</strong>e of consolidation is one of the most <strong>im</strong>portant factors influencing<br />
mechanical properties of powders. For example, a long period of storage of<br />
powders in bags or in silo can lead to caking when the material becomes nearly<br />
solid, causing serious problems in handling. In the case of food powders moisture<br />
is the most severe factor causing caking. In order to determine the effects of t<strong>im</strong>e<br />
of consolidation, the sample has to be compressed for the prescribed period of<br />
t<strong>im</strong>e before the shear test is performed.<br />
Figure 7.6 shows the results of determination of strength parameters of wheat meal<br />
following Eurocode 1 procedure. The sample was sheared <strong>im</strong>mediately after<br />
consolidation by twists or remained under reference load for additional two hours.<br />
T<strong>im</strong>e consolidation resulted in an increase of the angle of internal friction from 31°±4°<br />
to 43°± 2°. After the t<strong>im</strong>e consolidation, the sample usually returns to its original state<br />
if no chemical or physical changes have taken place. In such a case the material may<br />
be used for the measurement of the next point of the σ(τ) characteristic. This may be<br />
verified by running normal instantaneous test procedure. If any change in strength<br />
properties occurs after the t<strong>im</strong>e consolidation, this points out to chemical or other<br />
irreversible changes and a new sample should be taken for determination of the next<br />
point of the characteristic.<br />
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Shear stress (kPa)<br />
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5<br />
4<br />
3<br />
2<br />
1<br />
0h<br />
2h<br />
0<br />
3 4.5<br />
6<br />
Normal stress (kPa)<br />
Fig. 7.6. Shear stress versus normal stress relationship from direct shear test for wheat meal<br />
without t<strong>im</strong>e consolidation and consolidated for two hours<br />
7.2.4. Method of sample deposition. Anisotropy of packing<br />
The angle of natural repose Φ and the phenomenon of grains lying nearly along<br />
the generatrix of the formed cone was used for producing the preferred grain<br />
orientation. Rye grains were poured through a funnel into the shear box inclined to<br />
horizontal at an angle β as shown in figure 3.1. The outlet of the funnel was placed