'w' is now obtained from 'v' using the relation w = sqrt(1 - |sqr(v)|)
and 'v' is stored in the joint state field 'q' and integrated in the
usual manner but corrected using quaternion transformations.
Currently supported solvers: symplectic, Newmark, CrankNicolson
The symplectic solver should only be used if iteration over the forces
and body-motion is not required. Newmark and CrankNicolson both require
iteration to provide 2nd-order behavior.
See applications/test/rigidBodyDynamics/spring for an example of the
application of the Newmark solver.
This development is sponsored by Carnegie Wave Energy Ltd.
This is a more convenient way of maintaining the state or multiple
states (for higher-order integration), storing, retrieving and passing
between processors.
applications/test/rigidBodyDynamics/spring: Test of the linear spring with damper restraint
Damped simple harmonic motion of a weight on a spring is simulated and
the results compared with analytical solution
Test-spring
gnuplot spring.gnuplot
evince spring.eps
This development is sponsored by Carnegie Wave Energy Ltd.
