ABSTRACT

Putting the G into CAGD, the authors provide a much-needed practical and basic introduction to computer-aided geometric design. This book will help readers understand and use the elements of computer-aided geometric design, curves and surfaces, without the mathematical baggage that is necessary only for more advanced work. Though only minimal backg

chapter 1|12 pages

The Bare Basics

chapter 2|12 pages

Lines and Planes

chapter 3|18 pages

Cubic Be´zier Curves

chapter 4|16 pages

Be´zier Curves: Cubic and Beyond

chapter 5|12 pages

Putting Curves to Work

chapter 6|24 pages

Be´zier Patches

chapter 7|20 pages

Working with Polynomial Patches

chapter 8|14 pages

Shape

chapter 9|10 pages

Composite Curves

chapter 10|26 pages

B-Spline Curves

chapter 11|12 pages

Working with B-Spline Curves

chapter 12|18 pages

Composite Surfaces

chapter 13|14 pages

NURBS

chapter 14|2 pages

Hunting Geometry Bugs