文摘
Funicular liquid bridges between three spherical particles are numerically solved. Experimental validation is carried out by measuring capillary force induced by the funicular liquid bridge. Effects of liquid volume, suction, contact angle and particle separation distance are investigated. Water bridge coalescence effect (from pendular rings to a funicular cluster) on force and rupture distance is discussed. Rupture criteria of the studied configuration for liquid volume controlled and constant suction conditions are proposed.