Rollercoaster 3D geometry
Rollercoaster 3D geometry
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Hi all. I'm an engineer working on Tekla Structures for a year now. My dream have always been to design a steel rollercoaster construction. I doubt that I will ever get such project but... neverthelles I'd like to do such model in Tekla just for myself. I just have NO IDEA how to define the geometry of such type:
http://favim.com/orig/201105/10/awesome-busch-gard...
That is why I ask for some help in finding any materials about just how do people do that? I mean these constructions are real - so there has to be someone who knows how to draw them. There must be some methods. Anyone, please if you know some information about modeling rollercoasters in 3D could you help?
http://favim.com/orig/201105/10/awesome-busch-gard...
That is why I ask for some help in finding any materials about just how do people do that? I mean these constructions are real - so there has to be someone who knows how to draw them. There must be some methods. Anyone, please if you know some information about modeling rollercoasters in 3D could you help?





RE: Rollercoaster 3D geometry
I would suggest you contact the big manufacturers and talk to their directors of engineering or lead engineers. Start with S&S Worldwide and Chance Rides....both are major coaster design/build groups.
As for an individual, you can contact Dr. Matthias Rohde at Frankfurt University. I worked with him on amusement rides "at a major theme park in Orlando, Florida". I was a consultant to the amusement park and he was a consultant to the manufacturer.
RE: Rollercoaster 3D geometry
RE: Rollercoaster 3D geometry
RE: Rollercoaster 3D geometry
Go to Woods Engineering website and contact me through there. I'll get back to you with direct access.
RE: Rollercoaster 3D geometry
RE: Rollercoaster 3D geometry
At least, these claim to simulate the physical behavior of rollercoasters. OpenRCT presumably would allow you export 6DOF and rates for checking your math.
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RE: Rollercoaster 3D geometry
http://blog.cloudcalc.com/2015/04/28/an-up-and-dow... which suggests http://www.nolimitscoaster.com/
http://www.enginsoft.com/technologies/civil-engine...
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RE: Rollercoaster 3D geometry
http://excelunusual.com/coaster/
http://excelunusual.com/a-2d-animated-excel-roller...
RE: Rollercoaster 3D geometry
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