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[chiara modenese <c.modenese@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 13 May 2010 14:22, chiara modenese <c.modenese@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Bruno,
>
> are you using the bool fixedPoroCompaction in the triaxial to get a
> specific porosity? I can see that is not probably the best method for this
> purpose. Now that I am finally back to the Triaxial (which is my current
> interest) I need to vary the porosity of the sample. I vaguely remember some
> time ago you suggested me to play with friction (and I guess maybe also with
> Cundall damping) to get a specific porosity. Should I maintain a specific
> confining pressure under this process, right? Can this pressure be anyone?
> We could add a function to the triaxial that does this if not yet been done
> in yade.
>
> Thanks, Chiara
>