Geometric Modeling

By Michael E. Mortenson

Book Overview

A comprehensive, up-to-date presentation of the indispensable core concepts of geometric modeling Now completely updated to include the most recent developments in the field, Geometric Modeling, Second Edition presents a comprehensive discussion of the core concepts of this subject. It describes and compares all the important mathematical methods for modeling curves, surfaces, and solids, and shows how to transform and assemble these elements into complex models. Written in a style free of the jargon of special applications, this unique book focuses on the essence of geometric modeling and treats it as a discipline in its own right. It integrates the three important functions of geometric modeling: to represent elementary forms (i.e., curves, surfaces, and solids), to shape and assemble these into more complex forms, and to determine concomitant derivative geometric elements (i.e., intersections, offsets, and fillets). With more than 300 illustrations, Geometric Modeling, Second Edition appeals to the reader's visual and intuitive skills in a way that makes it easier to understand its more abstract concepts. An extensive bibliography lists many supporting works, directing the reader to more specialized treatments of this subject. Geometric Modeling, Second Edition serves as an invaluable guide to computer graphics and CAD/CAM specialists, applications designers, scientific programmers, teachers, and students.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471129577
• ISBN13: 9780471129578
• Release Date: February 1997
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.3" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

R. Nowek

Mortenson's 3rd edition of Geometric Modeling is an elegant presentation of the subject. This edition reintroduces chapter exercises to enable the student to test understanding of the concepts discussed and additionally adds chapter references for those who wish to dig deeper. The focus is on the mathematical basis of the geometric concepts which underlie the many applications so ubiquitous in today's world. Since publication of the 1st edition in 1985 the dynamic growth of computer power has allowed the underlying principles of his subject to find household applications from design to entertainment. This growth has also enabled the peculiarly shaped building of the Disney Concert Hall in my city to actually be constructed and for the Boeing Company to conceive the design and manufacture of its 787 dreamliner. It is a subject worth knowing something about and Mortenson provides us a clear and detailed exposition of its beauty.

Excellent coverage of the material.

I found the book to contain a clear, comprehensive and concise treatmen of the subject. A very good read for anyone interested in the field of geometric modeling.

Third edition available in 2006.

The third edition of this highly acclaimed textbook will be available in 2006 from Industrial Press.

Ultimate book on Geometric Modeling

The book covers every commonly used geometric model as well as many related topics in an easy to read style and good layout. It also covers the mathematical methods used in the text making it the only book you will ever need for modeling.

Mortenson does it again!

I have come to rely on Michael Mortenson's books as my prime resource for programming computer graphics. Most books on this topic expect the reader to have an advanced degree in mathematics. But Mortenson has the ability to talk to you regardless of your prior knowledge of the topic (indeed, you'll feel you have earned a math degree after reading this book without even trying).This book is so complete that I feel it is the only book you'll ever need to understand the topic of geometric modelling. I highly recommend it (and any Mortenson book) to everyone interested in serious computer graphics programming.