Abstract: At present, because of the complexity and real-time requirement, the modeling and simulation method proposed in virtual assembly and maintenance based on physical property is difficult to apply. The development actuality of modeling and simulation method based on physical property is simply investigated. Product hierarchy information model and its implementation method are established, and fast modeling method based on physical property is presented. Behavior property description of virtual object using matrix is established and behavior property of virtual object is depicted in cases of grasp/placement, movement and drop. Behavior simulation method including force input method and force feedback method is analyzed. Behavior simulation and its engineering application are demonstrated based on an actual engineering example.

Key words: physical property, behavior simulation, virtual object, virtual reality