Some exploration of computational design in the field of rollercoasters. It’s very much not up to date with the status of things, but here are a couple of topics that are being explored.
Track geometry automation
Support geometry automation
Documentation automation
Ride simulation
Force calculations
Force readings
Layout tool (force vector design approach)
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And here are some visual documents in no particular order.
Explorations on what “zero lateral g-forces” looks like if the train had different speeds
From 2 curves to a detailed and simulated ride
