Approximating Mathematical Surfaces with Spline Modelers

Year: 2006 Authors: Stephen Luecking

Core claim

Conventional spline modelers can be used to create practical, editable approximations of mathematically elegant surfaces for sculpture and design.

Topics

spline modeling, mathematical surfaces, virtual sculpting, constructive solid geometry

Domains

B-splines, ruled surfaces, developable surfaces, minimal surfaces, sculpture, computer-aided design, digital fabrication, 3D modeling

Methods

surface sweeping, Boolean operations, rebuilding control points, polysurface stitching

Media

Rhino 3D, sheet metal, paper, bronze

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