Concrete Bouncing Ball
Concrete Bouncing Ball
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Hi guys,
I'm really sorry if this has come up before but I'm still new to FEA.
I'm trying to model a concrete ball, making contact due to gravity with a rigid surface, i.e. bouncing. My major problem is the interaction between the 'ball' and the 'floor'.
Any help, advice or thoughts would be appreciated more than you could imagine.
Thank you in advance for anything.
Matt
I'm really sorry if this has come up before but I'm still new to FEA.
I'm trying to model a concrete ball, making contact due to gravity with a rigid surface, i.e. bouncing. My major problem is the interaction between the 'ball' and the 'floor'.
Any help, advice or thoughts would be appreciated more than you could imagine.
Thank you in advance for anything.
Matt





RE: Concrete Bouncing Ball
1. Use explicit
2. create geometry of ball and floor
3. general contact
4. initial velocity of ball
What is the end goal? The rebound or damage due to the drop are probably sensitive to the material properties of the ball and floor. Once you are farther along the forum will be more help. I hope this helps.
Rob Stupplebeen
RE: Concrete Bouncing Ball
The end goal is to try and develop the material/reinforcement to try and produce a concrete 'ball' that is capable of bouncing. In theory, it should be "bouncy concrete". I understand that the material properties will be the biggest issue, but you have given me a great start.
Thanks again.
Matt