Shape Interrogation for Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing eBook

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Shape Interrogation for Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
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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9783642040733

Shape Interrogation for Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing is written by Nicholas M. Patrikalakis; Takashi Maekawa and published by Springer. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Shape Interrogation for Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing are 9783642040740, 3642040748 and the print ISBNs are 9783540424543, 3540424547. Additional ISBNs for this eTextbook include 9783642040733.