Geometry and Interpolation of Curves and Surfaces [Hardcover]

Robin J. Y. McLeod (Author), M. Louisa Baart (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521321530 | ISBN-13: 978-0521321532 | Publication Date: July 13, 1998

This text takes a practical, step-by-step approach to algebraic curves and surface interpolation motivated by the understanding of the many applications in engineering analysis, approximation, and curve plotting problems. Because of its usefulness for computing, the algebraic approach is the main theme, but a brief discussion of the synthetic approach is also presented as a way of gaining additional insight before proceeding with the algebraic manipulation. The authors start with simple interpolation, including splines, and extend this in an intuitive fashion to the production of conic sections. They then introduce projective coordinates as tools for dealing with higher order curves and singular points. They present many applications and concrete examples, including parabolic interpolation, geometric approximation, and the numerical solution of trajectory problems. In the final chapter, they apply the basic theory to the construction of finite element basis functions and surface interpolants over nonregular shapes. Professionals, students, and researchers in applied mathematics, solid modeling, graphics, robotics, and engineering design and analysis will find this a useful reference.

Editorial Reviews

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"The whole thing is fascinating...a delightful way to introduce students to the subject." MAA Online

"This work serves quite well as a textbook on algebraic and projective geometry and their applications to computer-aided design." Mathematical Reviews

Book Description

This text gives a step-by-step approach to conics, cubics, more general curves, and rational surfaces. This approach to geometry has many practical applications in engineering analysis (such as CAD/CAM), approximation, and curve plotting. Thus the emphasis is on methods that can be used computationally. The authors start with simple interpolation, including splines. In an intuitive fashion they extend these simple procedures to the production of conic sections and more complicated curves and surfaces. Every concept is illustrated with figures and concrete examples.Professionals, students, and researchers in applied mathematics, solid modeling, graphics, robotics, and engineering design and analysis will find this a useful reference.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 428 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (July 13, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521321530
• ISBN-13: 978-0521321532
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,221,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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