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Random packing of elliptical disks

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2005

Authors

Delaney, Gareth (Gary)
Weaire, Denis Lawrence
Hutzler, Stefan
Murphy , S

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Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract

We have studied two-dimensional random packings of ellipses. When the aspect ratio is varied, a maximum packing fraction of 0.895 is found. We discuss the detailed dependence of packing fraction on aspect ratio. The results are qualitatively similar to those of Donev et al . [Science 303 990 (2004)], recently reported for the random packing of ellipsoids in three dimensions.

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Keywords: Disks (machine components); Ellipsometry; Packing; Elliptical packing; Packing fraction; Aspect ratio

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http://hdl.handle.net/1885/34223

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ANU Research Publications

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Philosophical Magazine Letters

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Journal article

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10.1080/09500830500080763

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2037-12-31

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