Surfaces : Explorations with Sliceforms

John Sharp

ISBN 10: 1858532019 / ISBN 13: 9781858532011

Published by QED, 2002

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The mathematics of surfaces is a fascinating subject - lying as it does at the heart of much architecture, art and maths, engineering and science.John Sharp's innovative use of sliceforms to explore the properties of surfaces is here produced in a systematic way, providing the reader the tools to build surfaces from paper to explore their mathematical properties.The extensive commentary explains the mathematics behind particular surfaces. Chapters on using computers to generate slices and sample templates complete the book. An invaluable exercise in practical geometry that will stimulate ideas for the student, professionals involved in modelling surfaces and the enthusiast.Contents: Introduction and Basic Techniques Contours and profiles Properties and Types of Surfaces Surfaces of Revolution Ruled Surfaces Surfaces from Equations: Algebraic surfaces Polyhedra Variations and explorations Using the Computer Templates and further resources.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Surfaces : Explorations with Sliceforms
• Publisher: QED
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1858532019
• ISBN 13: 9781858532011
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 17D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 17 millimeters depth
• Weight: 453 grams

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Synopsis

The innovative use of sliceforms to explore the properties of surfaces is produced in a systematic way, providing the tools to build surfaces from paper to explore their mathematics. The extensive commentary explains the mathematics behind particular surfaces: an exercise in practical geometry that will stimulate ideas for the student and the enthusiast, as well as having practical applications in engineering and architecture.