Uniform Arm

When Uniform Arm is selected the program makes the assumption that the arm has a uniform cross-section along its whole length. If the arm has a uniform cross-section then its center of gravity is exactly in the center of the arm and the program can automatically calculate the value for Pivot to Arm CG. The value Inertia of Arm can also be automatically calculated if the arm has a constant cross-sections.

While the Uniform Arm option is convenient, most real trebuchets usually have a tapered arm which tends to have better performance.

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Welcome to

VirtualTrebuchet 2.0

VirtualTrebuchet is a web based trebuchet simulator that will allow you to quickly evaluate different trebuchet configurations.

  1. To begin, enter the parameters of your trebuchet in the input boxes.
  2. Next, press the "Simulate" button located under the inputs.
  3. Finally, watch your trebuchet go.

Any questions? Read the documentation or contact us.