Weissenberg effect
In fluid dynamics, the Weissenberg effect is a phenomenon that occurs when a spinning rod is inserted into a solution of elastic liquid. Instead of being thrown outward, the solution is drawn towards the rod and rises up around it.[1] This is a direct consequence of the normal stress that acts like a hoop stress around the rod. The effect is a common example of non-Newtonian fluid dynamics, which has been shown to occur for polystyrene.[2] The effect is named after Karl Weissenberg who published about it in 1947.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Research".
- ^ "Article on the Weissenberg effect by Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology".
- ^ Weissenberg, K. (1947-03-01). "A Continuum Theory of Rhelogical Phenomena". Nature. 159 (4035): 310–311. doi:10.1038/159310a0. ISSN 1476-4687.
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