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.
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.