Public Research Seminar - A century of the Herschel–Bulkley model (1926–2026)
Abstract Introduced in 1926 to describe capillary-flow measurements of rubber solutions, the Herschel–Bulkley model has become a common constitutive description of yield-stress fluids. Its three parameters are used to characterize materials as diverse as drilling muds, fresh concrete, foods, foams, and printing inks. This seminar marks the model’s centenary by examining its historical origins, the community contributions that established its modern interpretation, and its predictive capabilities in engineering applications. The discussion connects rheometric measurements with...