Powders and Grains 2005, Two Volume Set: Proceedings of the International Conference on Powders & Grains 2005, Stuttgart, Germany, 18-22 July 2005

This volume contains the proceedings of Powders and Grains 2005, an international scientific conference held every 4 years that brings together engineers and physicists interested in the micromechanics of granular media. This volume contains over 280 concise articles by international experts from all over the world. Topics related to granular physics and powder technology are discussed, covering theoretical, simulations and experimental approaches to the understanding of these fascinating systems.