Finite Element Method News
The latest Finite Element Method coverage curated for game developers.
Semi-Implicit Pairwise Descent for Nonlocal Continuum Mechanics
A new continuum mechanics solver aims to make million-scale hyperelastic simulation practical in real time, even with heavy contact and friction. Semi-Implicit Pairwise Descent reformulates FEM motion into pairwise forces, …
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arXiv cs.GR
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1 month ago
PINNsur: Physics-Informed Neural Networks for PDEs on Curved Surfaces
For graphics and simulation work, the interesting bit is a mesh-free way to solve PDEs on curved surfaces with PINNs. The authors train a neural field to estimate surface normals, …
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arXiv cs.GR
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4 months, 2 weeks ago
Efficient B-Spline Finite Elements for Cloth Simulation
A new B-spline finite element method enhances cloth simulation, achieving a 2x speedup over traditional linear methods. This advancement is particularly relevant for graphics programmers seeking improved accuracy and visual …
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arXiv cs.GR
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8 months, 2 weeks ago