Shape Interrogation for Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)

Shape interrogation is the process of extraction of information from a geometric model. It is a fundamental component of Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems. The authors focus on shape interrogation of geometric models bounded by free-form surfaces. Free-form surfaces, also called sculptured surfaces, are widely used in the bodies of ships, automobiles and aircraft, which have both functionality and attractive shape requirements. Many electronic devices as well as consumer products are designed with aesthetic shapes, which involve free-form surfaces. This book provides the mathematical fundamentals as well as algorithms for various shape interrogation methods including nonlinear polynomial solvers, intersection problems, differential geometry of intersection curves, distance functions, curve and surface interrogation, umbilics and lines of curvature, geodesics, and offset curves and surfaces. This book will be of interest both to graduate students and professionals.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	2001
First published:	2002
Authors:	Nicholas M. Patrikalakis • Takashi Maekawa
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	408
Edition:	2002 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-540-42454-3
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Computer modelling & simulation Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Geometry > Analytic geometry Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > Mathematical modelling Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > Technical design > Computer aided design (CAD) Books > Computing & IT > Computer software packages > Computer graphics software > General Promotions
LSN:	3-540-42454-7
Barcode:	9783540424543

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