--[BE/Bugfix] - Sim c++ fixes exposed by HSSD effort

[jturner65]

Motivation and Context

This PR is for any necessary c++ fixes we come across as we prepare the HSSD datset for primetime. These fixes originated in the branch we're using for this effort.

Fixes/Mods so far :

• A check and remedy was added to test for box primitives used in the construction of AOs having 0-length dims specified in their metadata.

How Has This Been Tested

Types of changes

• [x] Docs change / refactoring / dependency upgrade
• [x] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
• [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
• [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to change)

Checklist

• [x] My code follows the code style of this project.
• [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation.
• [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly.
• [x] I have read the CONTRIBUTING document.
• [x] I have completed my CLA (see CONTRIBUTING)
• [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes.
• [x] All new and existing tests passed.