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Liquid fraction
The class LiquidFractionMatLaw
manages all liquid fraction evolution laws, specific to thixotropic materials. These laws are described below.
Careful: Only works if used with thixotropic materials (ThixoEvpIsoHHypoMaterial
or ThixoTmEvpIsoHHypoMaterial
).
ScheilLiquidFractionMatLaw
Description
Scheil law. $$ f_l = \left( \frac{T-T_s}{T_l-T_s} \right) ^{\frac{1}{r-1}} $$
Parameters
Name | Metafor Code | Dependency |
---|---|---|
Solidus $ T_l $ | FL_TS | TM/TO |
Liquidus $ T_l $ | FL_TL | TM/TO |
Equilibrium partition ratio $ r $ | FL_EXP | TM/TO |
LashkariEffectiveLiquidFractionMatLaw
Description
Computes the effective liquid fraction $ f_l^{eff} $, excluding liquid entrapped inside solid grains, which does not contribute to the flow. Liquid fraction $ f_l $ is computed with Scheil law. Some liquid is released when bonds are broken, so $f_l^{eff} $ depends on the cohesion degree $ \lambda $.
$$ f_l^{eff} = f_l [1-\lambda(1-f_l)] $$