Random Packing of Equal and Unequal Spheres in Two and Three Dimensions

A new computer simulation of random packing of spheres is applied to two- and three-dimensional problems with a uni-directional gravitational force.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1972-10, Vol.239 (5374), p.504-507
Main Authors: VISSCHER, WILLIAM M, BOLSTERLI, M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Humanities and Social Sciences
multidisciplinary
Science
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Summary:A new computer simulation of random packing of spheres is applied to two- and three-dimensional problems with a uni-directional gravitational force.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/239504a0