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Research on the shape model of particles in lunar regolith fluid based on the fractal theory

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Abstract

Lunar dust is the most important problem need to be solved in the process of returning to the moon. The extremely complex irregular form is the most prominent feature of lunar dust. From a mechanical viewpoint, the overall mechanical behavior of granular materials is strongly affected by grain properties such as size, shape and crushability. Among these properties, grain shape has a considerable influence on the bulk mechanical properties. Therefore, the research on the microstructure characteristics of lunar dust is imperative. Fractal geometry is a powerful theoretical tool for dealing with irregular shapes in nature and engineering. In fractal theory, people usually use the fractal dimension to represent self-similar geometric shapes. In terms of micro particle shape analysis, fractal geometry is proved to be a practical and feasible measure to irregular particle shape. Therefore, a research of the shape of lunar dust based on the fractal theory is presented in this paper to give a quantitative description of irregular shape. It provides an important reference for the further understanding of the mechanical properties of lunar dust.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2015 International Conference on Fluid Power and Mechatronics, FPM 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages109-115
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781479987702
DOIs
StatePublished - 24 Nov 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Conference on Fluid Power and Mechatronics, FPM 2015 - Harbin, China
Duration: 5 Aug 20157 Aug 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2015 International Conference on Fluid Power and Mechatronics, FPM 2015

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Fluid Power and Mechatronics, FPM 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHarbin
Period5/08/157/08/15

Keywords

  • fractal theory
  • grain shape
  • irregular
  • lunar dust

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