ISSN:
1432-2315
Keywords:
Closed surface modeling
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B-splines
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Rational bicubic patches
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Bézier representation
;
Free-form surfaces design
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Computer Science
Notes:
Abstract In free-form modeling a closed smooth piecewise surface is highly desirable when the smoothness across the boundaries of patches can be represented within the formulation. Closed, smooth, piecewise bicubic surfaces, defined on simple quadrilateral mesh. (SQM), may be defined as SQM surfaces. We have extended previous work on SQM surfaces and described the surface representation in rational form. The global constraint of the control parameters associated with each control vertex is relaxed. The new local shape-control parameters with their larger range of usability further enhance the power of this free-form surface design scheme. We have also provided more B-spline functions. A complete set of B-spline functions for various topologies of the SQM is now available. Examples demonstrate that editing of shapes for reasonably complex objects can be carried out on an SGI Personal Iris machine at an interactive rate.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02464331
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