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A discrete model of thin shells

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https://doi.org/10.1145/1185657.1185662

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We describe a discrete model for the dynamics of thin flexible structures, such as hats, leaves, and aluminum cans, which are characterized by a curved undeformed configuration. Previously such thin shell models required complex continuum mechanics formulations and correspondingly complex algorithms. We show that a simple shell model can be derived geometrically for triangle meshes and implemented quickly by modifying a standard cloth simulator. Our technique convincingly simulates a variety of curved objects with materials ranging from paper to metal, as we demonstrate with several examples including a comparison of a real and simulated falling hat.

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Index Terms

A discrete model of thin shells
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Computer graphics
    1. Shape modeling
      1. Parametric curve and surface models
      2. Volumetric models
2. Theory of computation
  1. Randomness, geometry and discrete structures
    1. Computational geometry

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