Comparison of experimental and FEM/DEM results for gravitational deposition of identical cubes

The combined finite‐discrete element method has been used to simulate the gravitational depositions of packs containing particles of cubical shape. This approach to the generation of particle packs is based on the simulation of the dynamics of pack formation including interaction among individual particles, inertia and gravitational forces. The results of such an approach are compared to the experimental results to evaluate both feasibility and accuracy of the combined finite‐discrete element simulation of packing problems.