Title :
Rational B-Splines for Curve and Surface Representation
Author_Institution :
Structural Dynamics Research Corporation
Abstract :
Nonuniform, rational B-splines, capable of representing both precise quadric primitives and free-form curves and surfaces, offer an efficient mathematical form for geometric modeling systems.
Keywords :
Bismuth; Buildings; Computational geometry; Computer aided manufacturing; Mathematical model; Polynomials; Solid modeling; Spline; Tensile stress; Terminology;
Journal_Title :
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCG.1983.263244
