Modeling Objects and Environments (Principles of Computer Aided Design) [Paperback]

Yehuda E. Kalay (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471853887 | ISBN-13: 978-0471853886 | Publication Date: June 14, 1989 | Edition: 1

This second volume in the five-volume series, Principles of Computer-Aided Design, introduces the concepts of modeling real-world phenomena. Covers methods and techniques of representing the physical environment as symbol structures that can be manipulated by a computer. Includes studies of data structures useful for two- and three-dimensional artifacts and examines attributes of objects such as topology, geometry, transformations, assemblies, and general database query/update operations.

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This second volume in the five-volume series, Principles of Computer-Aided Design, introduces the concepts of modeling real-world phenomena. Covers methods and techniques of representing the physical environment as symbol structures that can be manipulated by a computer. Includes studies of data structures useful for two- and three-dimensional artifacts and examines attributes of objects such as topology, geometry, transformations, assemblies, and general database query/update operations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 402 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (June 14, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471853887
• ISBN-13: 978-0471853886
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,156,194 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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