Guide to Dynamic Simulations of Rigid Bodies and Particle Systems

Physically based modeling is widely used within the fields of computer graphics and mechanical engineering for complex systems that are difficult to analyze using conventional mechanics theory. This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the techniques needed to produce realistic simulations...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Coutinho, Murilo G.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Springer London 2013, 2013
Edition:1st ed. 2013
Series:Simulation Foundations, Methods and Applications
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Dynamic Simulations
  • Hierarchical Representation of 3D Polyhedra
  • Particle Systems
  • Rigid-Body Systems
  • Articulated Rigid-Body Systems
  • Useful 3D Geometric Constructions
  • Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations of Motion Quaternions
  • Rigid-Body Mass Properties
  • Useful Time Derivatives
  • Convex Decomposition of 3D Polyhedra
  • Constructing Signed Distance Fields for 3D Polyhedra
  • Conservative Time Advancement for Convex Objects
  • The Linear-Complementarity Problem