Physically Based Deformable Models in Computer Graphics

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Date

2005

Authors

Nealen, Andrew
Müller, Matthias
Keiser, Richard
Boxerman, Eddy
Carlson, Mark

Publisher

The Eurographics Association

Abstract

Physically based deformable models have been widely embraced by the Computer Graphics community. Many problems outlined in a previous survey by Gibson and Mirtich [GM97] have been addressed, thereby making these models interesting and useful for both offline and real-time applications, such as motion pictures and video games. In this paper, we present the most significant contributions of the past decade, which produce such impressive and perceivably realistic animations and simulations: finite element/difference/volume methods, mass-spring systems, meshfree methods, coupled particle systems and reduced deformable models based on modal analysis. For completeness, we also make a connection to the simulation of other continua, such as fluids, gases and melting objects. Since time integration is inherent to all simulated phenomena, the general notion of time discretization is treated separately, while specifics are left to the respective models. Finally, we discuss areas of application, such as elastoplastic deformation and fracture, cloth and hair animation, virtual surgery simulation, interactive entertainment and fluid/smoke animation, and also suggest areas for future research.

        @inproceedings{10.2312:egst.20051045
,
booktitle = {Eurographics 2005 - State of the Art Reports
},
editor = {Yiorgos Chrysanthou and Marcus Magnor
},
title = {{Physically Based Deformable Models in Computer Graphics
}},
author = {Nealen, Andrew and 
Müller, Matthias and 
Keiser, Richard and 
Boxerman, Eddy and 
Carlson, Mark
},
year = {2005
},
publisher = {The Eurographics Association
},
ISBN = {},
DOI = {10.2312/egst.20051045
}
}