Optimization of 3D Computer Model Parameters for Spherical Elements Modeling

Abstract

The scientific chapter discusses the simulation of spherical elements using a developed computer model. We documented the primary combinations of spherical particles that occur during filling in the hopper. The modeling revealed that the most common combination for spherical elements consists of three balls, forming an equilateral triangle in the cross section passing through the centers of the balls. In the case of a structure with four spherical balls, connecting their centers creates a rhombus in the cross section. Notably, this combination generates two smaller equilateral triangles within the rhombus, influencing the process of pushing the spherical balls apart. This process, in turn, facilitated the observation of contact between spherical elements and established the stable position of each individual particle.