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Feb 2009
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2009p%26ss...57..193t&link_type=abstract
Planetary and Space Science, Volume 57, Issue 2, p. 193-200.
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We present simulations of the gravitational collapse of a mono-disperse set of spherical particles for studying shape and spin properties of re-accumulated members of asteroid families. Previous numerical studies have shown that these “gravitational aggregates” exhibit properties similar to granular continuum models described by Mohr Coulomb theory. A large variety of shapes is thus possible, in principle consistent with the observed population of asteroid shapes. However, it remains to be verified that the re-accumulation following a catastrophic disruption is capable of naturally producing those shapes. Conversely, we find that fluid equilibrium shapes (flattened two-axis spheroids, in particular) are preferentially created by re-accumulation. This is rather unexpected, since the dynamical system used could allow for other stable configurations. Jacobi three-axial ellipsoids can also be created, but this seems to be a less common outcome. The results obtained so far seem to underline the importance of other non-disruptive shaping factors during the lifetime of rubble-pile asteroids.
Delbo' Marco
Hestroffer Daniel
Richardson Chris D.
Tanga Paolo
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