This is a physics-based particle & spring systems simulation library. It allows you to create particles, attach springs between them, and define collision surfaces onto which the system may react. It was created primarily as an educational / exploratory tool.

The source code contains an example program and the appropriate Makefiles to compile it under Unix. Read the included README file for instructions.

Relevant Links

• Download C++ Class library
• Particle systems tutorial - by Paul Bourke (C++ class library is not based on this tutorial but shares the same physics concepts.
• Tutorial on solving systems with differential equations - by Paul Bourke
• Slides on physically based modeling - by David Baraff and Andrew Witkin
• Slides on Implicit methods for solving systems - by David Baraff and Andrew Witkin
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