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R and D

Scaling laws

For a scale 1:N model in a centrifuge

Parameter

Value in model assuming 1
in prototype

Dimension

Length

Velocity

Acceleration

Time

Consolidation time

Volume

Mass

Force

Pressure

1/N

1

N

1/N

1/N2

1/N3

1/N3

1/N2

1

m

m/s

m/s2

s

s

m3

kg

N

kPa