Random packing of nonspherical particles

Abstract The random packed states for some nonspherical particles were investigated by computer simulation. Random close and loose packings comprised of cylindrical-, bean- and nail-shaped particles were modelled. Excellent agreement was found between the computer simulated and experimental values of the packing density for random close packing. The mean coordination number and the orientation of the different particles were also obtained for random close packing and random loose packing.

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