Particle based modeling approaches, such as the discrete element method (DEM) and cellular automata (CA) require the definition of accurate contact (collision) models. An essential parameter within these models is the coefficient of restitution (COR), which mathematically defines the ratio of post-collision to pre-collision relative velocity during the collision of two materials. This work studies COR for particle-boundary type collisions through detailed experimental investigations of falling spheres colliding with thin stationary plates over a range of impact velocities. The video shows an advanced lighting contrast scheme to capture impact time.
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