Solidifying Wireframes

Year: 2005 Authors: Vinod Srinivasan; Esan Mandal; Ergun Akleman

Core claim

A wireframe can be solidified into a valid 2-manifold mesh of pipes and joints, enabling clearer visualization and easier creation of architectural and artistic models.

Topics

wireframe modeling, 2-manifold surfaces, architectural structures, conceptual design

Domains

computational geometry, topology, surface modeling, architecture, visualization, conceptual art, digital fabrication

Methods

semi-automatic mesh modeling, pipe-and-joint construction, polygonal mesh implementation

Media

cylindrical pipes, 3D joints, polygonal meshes, 3D printer

Source status

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