scholarly journals Bedrock erosion in subglacial channels

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0253768
Author(s):  
Sergio Fagherazzi ◽  
Luca Baticci ◽  
Christine M. Brandon ◽  
Maria Cristina Rulli
Keyword(s):  
Dry Valleys ◽  
Load Model ◽  
Grain Sizes ◽  
Sediment Loads ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Bedrock Erosion ◽  
Geomorphic Features ◽  
Intermediate Distance ◽  
Channel Bottom ◽  
Bedrock Channels

The Labyrinth in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica is characterized by large bedrock channels emerging from beneath the margin of Wright Upper Glacier. To study the morphodynamics of large subglacial channels cut into bedrock, we develop herein a numerical model based on the classical theory of subglacial channels and recent results on bedrock abrasion by saltating bed load. Model results show that bedrock abrasion in subglacial channels with pressurized flow reaches a maximum at an intermediate distance up-ice from the glacier snout for a wide range of sediment grain sizes and sediment loads. Close to the snout, the velocity is too low and the sediment particles cannot be mobilized. Far from the snout, the flow accelerates and sediment is transported in suspension, thus limiting particle impacts at the channel bottom and reducing abrasion. This non-monotonic relationship between subglacial flow and bedrock abrasion produces concave up bottom profiles in subglacial channels and potential cross-section constrictions after channel confluences. Both landforms are present in the bedrock channels of the Labyrinth. We therefore conclude that these geomorphic features are a possible signature of bedrock abrasion, rather than glacial scour, and reflect the complex interplay between transport rate, sediment load, and transport capacity in subglacial channels.

scholarly journals Focusing of Particles in a Microchannel with Laser Engraved Groove Arrays

Biosensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 263
Author(s):  
Tianlong Zhang ◽  
Yigang Shen ◽  
Ryota Kiya ◽  
Dian Anggraini ◽  
Tao Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Lateral Displacement ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Secondary Flows ◽  
Particle Sedimentation ◽  
Nanoparticle Separation ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Fs Laser ◽  
Channel Bottom ◽  
Myoblast Cells

Continuous microfluidic focusing of particles, both synthetic and biological, is significant for a wide range of applications in industry, biology and biomedicine. In this study, we demonstrate the focusing of particles in a microchannel embedded with glass grooves engraved by femtosecond pulse (fs) laser. Results showed that the laser-engraved microstructures were capable of directing polystyrene particles and mouse myoblast cells (C2C12) towards the center of the microchannel at low Reynolds numbers (Re < 1). Numerical simulation revealed that localized side-to-center secondary flows induced by grooves at the channel bottom play an essential role in particle lateral displacement. Additionally, the focusing performance proved to be dependent on the angle of grooves and the middle open space between the grooves based on both experiments and simulation. Particle sedimentation rate was found to critically influence the focusing of particles of different sizes. Taking advantage of the size-dependent particle lateral displacement, selective focusing of micrometer particles was demonstrated. This study systematically investigated continuous particle focusing in a groove-embedded microchannel. We expect that this device will be used for further applications, such as cell sensing and nanoparticle separation in biological and biomedical areas.

The Processing of Ultrafine-Grained Materials Using High-Pressure Torsion

2007 ◽  
Vol 558-559 ◽  
pp. 1283-1294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Xu ◽  
Z. Horita ◽  
Terence G. Langdon
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
High Pressure Torsion ◽  
Metallic Materials ◽  
Grain Sizes ◽  
Ultrafine Grained ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Ultrafine Grained Materials ◽  
Thin Disks

It is now well-established that processing through the application of severe plastic deformation (SPD) leads to a significant reduction in the grain size of a wide range of metallic materials. This paper examines the fabrication of ultrafine-grained materials using high-pressure torsion (HPT) where this process is attractive because it leads to exceptional grain refinement with grain sizes that often lie in the nanometer or submicrometer ranges. Two aspects of HPT are examined. First, processing by HPT is usually confined to samples in the form of very thin disks but recent experiments demonstrate the potential for extending HPT also to bulk samples. Second, since the strains imposed in HPT vary with the distance from the center of the disk, it is important to examine the development of inhomogeneities in disk samples processed by HPT.

scholarly journals A probabilistic framework for the cover effect in bedrock erosion

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jens M. Turowski ◽  
Rebecca Hodge
Keyword(s):  
Time Scales ◽  
Channel Morphology ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Probabilistic Framework ◽  
Channel Dynamics ◽  
Base Level ◽  
Bedrock Channel ◽  
Bedrock Erosion ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Bedrock Channels

Abstract. The cover effect in fluvial bedrock erosion is a major control on bedrock channel morphology and long-term channel dynamics. Here, we suggest a probabilistic framework for the description of the cover effect that can be applied to field, laboratory and modelling data and thus allows the comparison of results from different sources. The framework describes the formation of sediment cover as a function of the probability of sediment being deposited on already alleviated areas of the bed. We define benchmark cases and suggest physical interpretations of deviations from these benchmarks. Furthermore, we develop a reach-scale model for sediment transfer in a bedrock channel and use it to clarify the relations between the sediment mass residing on the bed, the exposed bedrock fraction and the transport stage. We derive system time scales and investigate cover response to cyclic perturbations. The model predicts that bedrock channels achieve grade in steady state by adjusting bed cover. Thus, bedrock channels have at least two characteristic time scales of response. Over short time scales, the degree of bed cover is adjusted such that they can just transport the supplied sediment load, while over long time scales, channel morphology evolves such that the bedrock incision rate matches the tectonic uplift or base level lowering rate.

Effect of surface area of grain boundaries on stress relaxation behavior in pure copper over wide range of grain sizes

2020 ◽  
Vol 794 ◽  
pp. 139585
Author(s):  
Yurina Suzuki ◽  
Kota Ueno ◽  
Kodai Murasawa ◽  
Yoshinori Kusuda ◽  
Masato Takamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stress Relaxation ◽  
Grain Boundaries ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Pure Copper ◽  
Relaxation Behavior ◽  
Stress Relaxation Behavior ◽  
Grain Sizes ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Effect Of Surface

Environmental magnetism as a stream sediment tracer: an interpretation of the methodology and some case studies

Soil Research ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 167 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. H. Crockford ◽  
P. M. Fleming
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Environmental Magnetism ◽  
Extensive Discussion ◽  
Remanent Magnetisation ◽  
Grain Sizes ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
River Confluences ◽  
The Difference

A comprehensive sediment sampling program was undertaken in the upper Molonglo catchment in south-eastern New South Wales to determine if mineral magnetics could be used to estimate sidestream contribution at river confluences in this environment. Some 12 confluences were examined over 1400 km 2 in 2 major basins and over 2 contrasting geological types. Sediment samples were divided into 7 size classes and the following magnetic properties measured: magnetic susceptibility at 2 frequencies, isothermal remanent magnetisation at 3 flux densities, and anhysteristic remanent magnetisation. The sidestream inputs were calculated for each particle size class from the range of magnetic parameters. Significant discrepancies and differences appeared in the resultant sidestream inputs, and this paper outlines the conclusions as to the reliability of the different analytical procedures. It is shown that both the concentration and magnetic grain size of ferrimagnetic minerals in the sediments must be taken into account. Where the difference in magnetic grain size between the upstream and sidestream sediments is small, the use of parameter crossplots or bulked magnetic ratios is generally not appropriate. The use of mass (concentration) magnetic values may be better. The difference in the demands of the crossplots and mass values methods is that crossplots require a wide range of mass magnetic concentrations in each branch, with the upstream and sidestream sediments having different magnetic grain sizes, whereas the mass values procedure does best with a very limited (but different) range of concentrations at the upstream and sidestream branches, but similar magnetic grain sizes. This paper provides an extensive discussion of the estimation technique using different parameter combinations, and uses 3 contrasting confluences as case studies.

REPLY BY AUTHORS TO DISCUSSION BY W. T. HIGDON

Geophysics ◽  
1963 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 310-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. V. Jagannadha Sarma ◽  
V. Bhaskara Rao
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
The Other ◽  
Grain Sizes ◽  
Introductory Statement ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Geological Formation ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Two Parameters ◽  
Broad Generalization

The introductory statement that “The electrical resistivity of a geological formation is a function of … (1) the amount of moisture and consequently of porosity; (2) salinity of the moisture; and (3) grain size of the formation” is intended as a broad generalization to include possible parameters affecting resistivity variations. Of these three parameters, only the influence of the amount of moisture on the electrical resistivity variations is the subject of the results reported. At the same time, the possible effects of the other two parameters have been taken into consideration in the control of experiments and discussion of results. Thus, at least three samples (2, 3, and 4) of known average grain sizes of 1.5, 0.75, and 0.37 mm are treated with five samples of water with a wide range of known salinities. By such a distribution, it is ensured that the electrical resistivity variations of the sample in a given run are due only to the varying water content. Corrections to the data required for representation are thus avoided.

scholarly journals High-contrast and reversible scattering switching via hybrid metal-dielectric metasurfaces

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 460-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Ward ◽  
Khosro Zangeneh Kamali ◽  
Lei Xu ◽  
Guoquan Zhang ◽  
Andrey E Miroshnichenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Sensing ◽  
Slow Light ◽  
Direct Influence ◽  
High Contrast ◽  
Optical Effect ◽  
Third Harmonic ◽  
Nonlinear Properties ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Intermediate Distance ◽  
Versatile Tool

Novel types of optical hybrid metasurfaces consist of metallic and dielectric elements are designed and proposed for controlling the interference between magnetic and electric modes of the system, in a reversible manner. By employing the thermo-optical effect of silicon and gold nanoantennas we demonstrate an active control on the excitation and interference between electric and magnetic modes, and subsequently, the Kerker condition, as a directive radiation pattern with zero backscattering, via temperature control as a versatile tool. This control allows precise tuning optical properties of the system and stimulating switchable sharp spectral Fano-like resonance. Furthermore, it is shown that by adjusting the intermediate distance between metallic and dielectric elements, opposite scattering directionalities are achievable in an arbitrary wavelength. Interestingly, this effect is shown to have a direct influence on nonlinear properties, too, where 10-fold enhancement in the intensity of third harmonic light can be obtained for this system, via heating. This hybrid metasurface can find a wide range of applications in slow light, nonlinear optics and bio-chemical sensing.

Effect of Low-Temperature Aging on Thermally-Induced Phase Transformation of NiTi Wire with a Wide Range of Grain Sizes

2021 ◽  
Vol 1042 ◽  
pp. 9-16
Author(s):  
Zhi Hao Zhao ◽  
Jian Ping Lin ◽  
Jun Ying Min ◽  
Yong Hou ◽  
Bo Sun
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Thermally Induced ◽  
Grain Sizes ◽  
Average Grain Size ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Low Temperature Aging ◽  
Niti Wires ◽  
Temperature Aging

Thermally-induced phase transformation (PT) is of significance and value to the application of NiTi alloy components. Low-temperature aging (LTA) treatment was used to alter PT characteristics of NiTi alloys avoiding undesirable grain growth. Effect of LTA on PT of NiTi wires with a wide range of grain sizes from 34 nm to 8021 nm was investigated in this study. As the average grain size varies from 34 to 217 nm, the temperature of the B2↔R transformation increase as a result of LTA, and the increasing effect is more obvious at a larger grain size. For NiTi alloys with average grain sizes ranging from 523 to 1106 nm, transformation sequence changes from B2↔B19' to B2↔R due to LTA. For the sample with an average grain size of 2190 nm, the B2↔B19' transformation is replaced by B2↔R←B19' after LTA. When the average grain size is larger than 2190 nm, transformation sequence changes from B2↔B19' to B2↔R↔B19' after LTA. Transmission emission microscope observations reveal that the above-mentioned PT behavior correlates with the coupled effect of grain size and precipitation. The precipitation of Ni4Ti3 in the grains with a size smaller than ~150 nm is inhibited after LTA, the temperature of B2→R of samples with average GS smaller than ~150 nm still is elevated due to the inhomogeneous grain size of NiTi wires.

Elimination of membrane compliance in undrained triaxial testing. I. Measurement and evaluation

1993 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 727-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.G. Nicholson ◽  
R.B. Seed ◽  
H.A. Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Grain Sizes ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Specimen Density ◽  
Thin Membranes ◽  
Alternative Approaches ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation ◽  
Material Grain Size

Several alternative approaches have been suggested for evaluation and correction of the testing errors caused by membrane compliance. The degree to which membrane compliance may affect the results of an undrained test is a function of the soil grain size and overall geometry of the test specimen, as well as specimen density and range of effective confining stresses during a given test. Membrane-compliance effects may be negligible for fine sands and silts tested in conventional 71 mm diameter samples, since even very thin membranes cannot penetrate significantly into the small surficial voids. For medium to coarse sands and gravels, however, membrane-compliance effects may have a significant influence on test results. The scope of this paper is threefold: firstly, to review, examine, and evaluate the variety of methods to measure and characterize membrane compliance; secondly, to develop an improved understanding of the factors affecting membrane compliance; and thirdly, to provide an enhanced, updated, and expanded correlation for estimating membrane compliance characteristics as a function of material grain size for a range of soil types, including a wide range of gradation types and representative grain sizes from silts through gravels. Key words : membrane, penetration, compliance, undrained testing, triaxial, measurement, evaluation.

Interpreting erosion frequency and magnitude from luminescence profiles in boulders

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan Brown ◽  
Seulgi Moon
Keyword(s):  
Power Law ◽  
Ground Level ◽  
Erosion Rates ◽  
Stochastic Nature ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Bedrock Erosion ◽  
Instrumental Record ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Subcritical Cracking ◽  
Power Law Distributions

&lt;p&gt;Exposed bedrock is ubiquitous on terrestrial and planetary landscapes, yet little is known&lt;br&gt;about the rate of bedrock erosion at a granular scale on timescales longer than the&lt;br&gt;instrumental record. As recently suggested, using the bleaching depth of luminescence&lt;br&gt;signals as a measure of bedrock erosion may fit these scales. Yet this approach assumes&lt;br&gt;constant erosion through time, a condition likely violated by the stochastic nature of erosional&lt;br&gt;events. Here we simulate bleaching in response to power-law distributions of removal&lt;br&gt;lengths and hiatus durations. We compare simulation results with previously measured&lt;br&gt;luminescence profiles from boulder surfaces to illustrate that prolonged hiatuses are unlikely&lt;br&gt;and that typical erosion scales are sub-granular with occasional loss at mm scales,&lt;br&gt;consistent with ideas about microflaws governing bedrock detachment. For a wide range of&lt;br&gt;erosion rates, measurements are integrated over many removal events, producing&lt;br&gt;reasonably accurate estimates despite the stochastic nature of the simulated process. We&lt;br&gt;hypothesize that the greater or equal erosion rates atop large boulders compared to rates at&lt;br&gt;ground level suggest that subcritical cracking may be more influential than aeolian abrasion&lt;br&gt;for boulder degradation in the Eastern Pamirs, China.&lt;/p&gt;

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