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Multi-sized Sphere Packing in Containers: Optimization Formula for Obtaining the Highest Density with Two Different Sized Spheres
2011 Volume 6 Issue 2 Pages 493-500
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2011 Volume 6 Issue 2 Pages 493-500
This article provides a mathematical formula for determining the optimal sizes of two different sized spheres to maximize the packing density when randomized loose packing is employed in containers with various shapes. The formula was evaluated with numerous computer simulations involving over a million of spheres.