Geometric Modeling (Hardcover)

by Michael E. Mortenson (Author) "This chapter introduces geometric modeling in the context of the forces motivating and shaping its development, and tries to answer the Question, What is geometric..." (more)
Key Phrases: complex model construction, relabel type, coincident control points, Parametric Equations of Surfaces, Poo Pol, Expanding Equation (more...)

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Product Description
A comprehensive, up-to-date presentation of the indispensable core concepts of geometric modeling

Now completely updated to include the most recent developments in the field, Geometric Modeling, Second Edition presents a comprehensive discussion of the core concepts of this subject. It describes and compares all the important mathematical methods for modeling curves, surfaces, and solids, and shows how to transform and assemble these elements into complex models. Written in a style free of the jargon of special applications, this unique book focuses on the essence of geometric modeling and treats it as a discipline in its own right.

It integrates the three important functions of geometric modeling: to represent elementary forms (i.e., curves, surfaces, and solids), to shape and assemble these into more complex forms, and to determine concomitant derivative geometric elements (i.e., intersections, offsets, and fillets).

With more than 300 illustrations, Geometric Modeling, Second Edition appeals to the reader's visual and intuitive skills in a way that makes it easier to understand its more abstract concepts. An extensive bibliography lists many supporting works, directing the reader to more specialized treatments of this subject.

Geometric Modeling, Second Edition serves as an invaluable guide to computer graphics and CAD/CAM specialists, applications designers, scientific programmers, teachers, and students.

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Now completely updated to include the most recent developments in the field, Geometric Modeling, Second Edition presents a comprehensive discussion of the core concepts of this subject. It describes and compares all the important mathematical methods for modeling curves, surfaces, and solids, and shows how to transform and assemble these elements into complex models. Written in a style free of jargon of special applications, this unique book focuses on the essence of geometric modeling and treats it as a discipline in its own right. It integrates the three important functions of geometric modeling: to represent elementary forms, to shape and assemble these into more complex forms, and to determine concomitant derivative geometric elements. With more than 300 illustrations, ths book appeals to the reader's visual and intuitive skills in a way that makes it easier to understand its more abstract concepts.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 523 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2 Sub edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471129577
• ISBN-13: 978-0471129578
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,674,182 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An entry level book on geometric modeling, July 27, 2000

By	Prabhjot Singh (ANN ARBOR, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This book is a definitive introduction to geometric modeling. However, the sections on solid modeling and surface-surface intersection are lacking in depth. A serious reader may consider consulting books by Farin and Piegl for Geometric modeling and Hoffman/Mantyla for solid modeling.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mortenson does it again!, December 17, 1998

By	Just a guy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Geometric Modeling (Hardcover)

I have come to rely on Michael Mortenson's books as my prime resource for programming computer graphics. Most books on this topic expect the reader to have an advanced degree in mathematics. But Mortenson has the ability to talk to you regardless of your prior knowledge of the topic (indeed, you'll feel you have earned a math degree after reading this book without even trying).

This book is so complete that I feel it is the only book you'll ever need to understand the topic of geometric modelling. I highly recommend it (and any Mortenson book) to everyone interested in serious computer graphics programming.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction in GEOMETRIC MODELING!, July 7, 1998

By A Customer

This is an authorative, first-stage book on geometric modeling. I think everyone who is interested in geometric modeling will find it's beneficial for research as well as for applications.

Chen-June Kao

Solid Modeling Lab, ME, NTU, Taipei, Republic of China