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Shape Interrogation for Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing 2002 ed.

Hardback by Patrikalakis, Nicholas M.; Maekawa, Takashi

Shape Interrogation for Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

£64.99

ISBN:
9783540424543
Publication Date:
14 Feb 2002
Edition/language:
2002 ed. / English
Publisher:
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Pages:
16 pages
Format:
Hardback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 21 - 23 Aug 2026
Shape Interrogation for Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

Description

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.

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