Twisted D-Forms: Design and Construction of D-Forms with Twisted Prismatic Handles with Developable Sides

Year: 2012 Authors: Qing Xing; Gabriel Esquivel; Ergun Akleman

Core claim

A computational method can design and physically construct twisted D-Forms with higher genus using developable, unfoldable pieces.

Topics

developable surfaces, D-forms, twisted handles, genus surfaces, laser cutting

Domains

differential geometry, topology, polyhedral geometry, architecture, sculpture, product design, paper craft

Methods

computer modeling, topological mesh modeling, unfolding, laser cutting, physical prototyping

Media

paper, sheet metal, plastic sheets, Maya, Pepakura

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