ABSTRACT

Simulation of particle packing is required in many engineering fields such as soil mechanic and geology to avoid time-consuming experimental works.

This type of simulation is typically employed to pack spherical particles into a cylindrical or a rectangular container where particle container interaction plays a crucial role. The ratio of the total volume of voids (porous regions in packed particles) to the container volume, also known as the porosity, is used to compare different packing structures. This study particularly focuses on the spherical and mono-sized particles.