NURB Curves and Surfaces: From Projective Geometry to Practical Use [Hardcover]

Gerald E. Farin (Author)

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Publication Date: December 15, 1994 | ISBN-10: 1568810385 | ISBN-13: 978-1568810386

NURBS (Non-uniform rational B-splines) have become a de facto standard for geometric definition in CAD/CAM and computer graphics. This book covers NURBS from their geometric beginnings to their industrial applications. The text begins with an introduction to projective geometry for which only an elementary background in linear algebra is necessary. Conics are then treated in terms of projective geometry as well as rational quadratic NURBS. A similar treatment is given to the general case of NURBS curves and surfaces. Each chapter concludes with a set of problems.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } NURBS (Non-uniform rational B-splines) have become a de facto standard for geometric definition in CAD/CAM and computer graphics. This book covers NURBS from their geometric beginnings to their industrial applications. The text begins with an introduction to projective geometry for which only an elementary background in linear algebra is necessary. Conics are then treated in terms of projective geometry as well as rational quadratic NURBS. A similar treatment is given to the general case of NURBS curves and surfaces. Each chapter concludes with a set of problems.

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Hardcover: 229 pages
Publisher: A K Peters/CRC Press (December 15, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1568810385
ISBN-13: 978-1568810386
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference for engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, and more ..., September 17, 2011

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Excellent reference book on NURBs, packed with information and awesome math for engineers and computer scientists! You'll need to have a solid mathematical background to understand this book (mostly linear algebra). It's useful for its theoretical background as well as giving examples of how NURBs can be used in applications such as CAD/CAM and computer graphics. Very well written.

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