Handbook of Solid Modeling [Hardcover]

Donald E. Lacourse (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070357889 | ISBN-13: 978-0070357884 | Publication Date: April 1995

Solids modelling, a computer-generated mathematical program that allows design engineers to build a model of a three-dimensional object, has emerged as one of the most powerful and productive engineering tools of this century. This is a reference on the subject of solids modelling, containing tips and techniques contributed by many of the world's top design engineers. The text provides detailed information on solids modelling techniques, data exchange, applications, trends and what to expect from this technology in the future. The book should allow engineers to become familiar with solids modelling techniques through practical concepts and applications.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx) (April 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070357889
• ISBN-13: 978-0070357884
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #488,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dated, poorly edited collection of articles, November 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Handbook of Solid Modeling (Hardcover)

An out-of-date and poorly edited collection of articles about solid modeling. Many of them seem to have been provided by CAD/CAM system providers, who advertise throughout the book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a worthwhile reference, October 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Handbook of Solid Modeling (Hardcover)

This book goes beyond the SM basics given in the reference manual of any CAD vendor, and gets "under the hood" by explaining in plain language and in detail, the ABCs of SM theory. While encyclopedic in both format and tone, this book is--on the whole--quite readable and insightful. The coherent layout is quite user-friendly, the graphics are good, and the insertion of tips, tricks, and traps are a source of valuable advise--they break the text down into bite-sized chunks. Though not to be read cover to cover, this book should be part of any reputable CAD library.