Feasibility with solidworks kinematics and motion dynamics

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Hello

A preparatory student at engineering schools asked me the following question: can solidworks be used for the simulation of random movements: example a billiard ball>> point of impact, friction and dynamic deformation of the table coating, rebound and trajectory of the band... I told him that SW couldn't do it, because it's more in mechanical movements related to a construction. When in doubt, I ask you the question because the subject is far beyond my skills.  Is there a simulation software for this type of problem?

Thank you for your insights

Kind regards

Thierry

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Good evening

Two short videos to show that it's possible:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtH-vY8w5qQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QovKu9_lvKw

See also:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fSwnFNVPb8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez939xpcIwk

 

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Thank you PL for the info, is it reliable?

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Hello

It's possible, but for the deformations I have my doubts, maybe recover the dynamic loads to do a study with Solidworks Simulation.

Otherwise there is ADAMS (MSC software)

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Reliability, I don't know, I haven't tested it but I saw that it was possible. Otherwise it's possible with MATLAB too:

http://fr.mathworks.com/help/stateflow/examples/modeling-the-opening-shot-in-pool.html

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Hello

 

Thank you all for your comments, I will study this this weekend, I will probably come back to you for more practical questions on the implementation

Kind regards

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In this case, for more visibility on the forum, it is better to close this question and open another. Please choose one of my answers if I helped.