Guide to Dynamic Simulations of Rigid Bodies and Particle Systems

By Murilo G Coutinho

This book introduces the techniques needed to produce realistic simulations and animations of particle and rigid-body systems. The text focuses on both the theoretical and practical aspects of developing and implementing physically based dynamic-simulation engines. Each chapter examines numerous algorithms, describing their design and analysis in an accessible manner, without sacrificing depth of coverage or mathematical rigor. Features: examines the problem of computing an hierarchical representation of the geometric description of each simulated object, as well as the simulated world; discusses the use of discrete and continuous collision detection to handle thin or fast-moving objects; describes the computational techniques needed for determining all impulsive and contact forces between bodies with multiple simultaneous collisions and contacts; presents techniques that can be used to dynamically simulate articulated rigid bodies; concludes each chapter with exercises.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1447144163
• ISBN13: 9781447144168
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"