Dynamic Body Simulation and Tearing

We have simulated dynamic flexible surfaces and volumes (cloths and jello cubes) with a mass and spring system. We then implemented an interactive environment where the user could apply forces to the flexible bodies, and then simulate realistic tearing or breaking of the bodies.

References

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