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Numerical geometry of surfaces

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 November 2008

Malcolm Sabin
Malcolm Sabin
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Department of Industrial Studies, University of Liverpool, England E-mail: mal0r@liverpool.ac.uk
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Abstract

The mathematical techniques used within Computer Aided Design software for the representation and calculation of surfaces of objects are described. First the main techniques for dealing with surfaces as computational objects are described, and then the methods for enquiring of such surfaces the properties required for their assessment and manufacture.

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Acta Numerica , Volume 3 , January 1994, pp. 411 - 466
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1994

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