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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 />

7<br />

Shear stress (kPa)<br />

6<br />

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

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