Length of Weight

Length of Weight is the distance from the end of the arm to the center of gravity of the weight. Weight Length

Note: If Length of Weight is set to zero, the simulation uses a different set of equations that assume the weight is rigidly attached to the arm. This is how you simulate a fixed weight trebuchet.

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Link to save this trebuchet

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.