What is Shear Flow? Does it Impact Viscosity?

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Shear flow refers to the flow of fluids or granular materials where layers move parallel to each other, typically observed in scenarios such as flow through a rectangular tube containing spherical particles. The discussion clarifies that shear flow is influenced by viscosity, which is a measure of a fluid's resistance to deformation. In this context, the viscosity of the fluid affects the shear flow characteristics, particularly in confined geometries like tubes. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for applications in fluid mechanics and material science.

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  • Understanding of shear stress and shear rate
  • Knowledge of flow behavior in confined geometries
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What is shear flow? Hat this flow viscosity? ....

Thank you
 
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Shear flow in a solid, liquids, granular particles ...? You need to be more specific.
 
Shear generally means parallel to a plane of reference - typically a surface of some sort.

Claude.
 
I want to know only what it means shear flow, for example in a rectangular tube with a sphere particle. And then if there are viscosity or not.
 

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