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Relevant numerical values obtained from packing simulation of polygonal elements using two different algorithms.
| Algorithm name | Computational time | Maximum iterations | Number of elements | Maximum contact depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cundall’s Common plane method | 26,342s | 22 | 137 | − 0.00327 |
| Improved common plane method | 23,536s | 4 | 140 | − 0.00152 |
| Difference | 2806s | 18 | 3 | − 0.00175 |
| speedup ratio | 10.65% | 81.82% | 2.17% | 53.52% |
