Elastic Joint
Elastic joints implement a coupling between the source and target interface with linear elasticity and viscous damping properties.
Definition
Interfaces
Elastic joint links are defined by two arbitrary interfaces.
Recommended link settings
| Use ground for source |
arbitrary |
| Location master |
arbitrary |
| Orientation master |
arbitrary |
Parameters
Stiffness
| Parameter |
Unit |
Description |
|---|
| u |
N/m |
Stiffness in u direction |
| v |
N/m |
Stiffness in v direction |
| w |
N/m |
Stiffness in w direction |
| ru |
Nm/rad |
Rotational stiffness around u axis |
| rv |
Nm/rad |
Rotational stiffness around v axis |
| rw |
Nm/rad |
Rotational stiffness around w axis |
Damping
| Parameter |
Unit |
Description |
|---|
| u |
Ns/m |
Damping in u direction |
| v |
Ns/m |
Damping in v direction |
| w |
Ns/m |
Damping in w direction |
| ru |
Nms/rad |
Rotational damping around u axis |
| rv |
Nms/rad |
Rotational damping around v axis |
| rw |
Nms/rad |
Rotational damping around w axis |