[SOLVED] Clarify feasibility in SOFA – dry fabric handling

[Anonymous]

Hi all,

I am currently working on a project in which I would like to simulate the automated manipulation of dry fiber fabrics. I was able to get pretty close to this type of simulation with Blender. Unfortunately Blender does not allow me to enter proper material properties.Therefore, I believe that SOFA is basically the better alternative.

However, I need some basic functionality for the process. Therefore I would like to ask you if these functionalities can be realized in SOFA in any way:

1) Creation of a fiber model with very stiff warp and weft yarns, but very low shear stiffness.

2) Implementation of several suction surfaces with a force field attached that mimics the suction function. That means, the force pushes the fiber model against the surface, but decreases with increasing distance to the fiber model.

3) Define a correct frictional contact between the suction surface and the fiber model. Some fiber regions slide on the suction surface and I have to reproduce this retention sufficiently accurately.

Do you think SOFA will be capable to fulfill this task? It helps me if you just replay with yes or no to the 3 topics. I also appreciate any kind of hint.

Best, Marian

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