Modelling hinge joint for Six DOF solver in OpenFOAM

suyogmahulkar · December 19, 2018, 08:25

Dear all,
I need to perform computation using Six DOF solver in 'OpenFOAM’. There are two 2D rigid solid bodies in quiescent water domain, having hinge joint in between them. Bodies are free to move in the fluid domain; the only constraint is hinge joint between them. When the force has been applied on the terminal of one of the body, I need to compute trajectory of another body.
Basic issue is to model a revolute joint.
So, I request you to give some suggestion regarding the same.

Bloerb · December 29, 2018, 16:23

This is definitely possible. You need to use the rigidBodyDynamics library.

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December 29, 2018, 16:23		#2
Bloerb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 353 Rep Power: 21	This is definitely possible. You need to use the rigidBodyDynamics library.