I'm currently modelling the simulation of a leg impacting the ground when running for my final year project. All parts are assembled and the movement defined but I dont know how to simulate the actual impact of the heel in the ground. If i run the model the leg goes through the prismatic part i defined as ground This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.
The easiest way to model impact is to use a cam with liftoff, and specify a suitable coefficient of restitution for the impact. Define the first cam as the foot sketch profile, and the second cam as the prism,atic cam profile.
