PHB practical handbook of curve design and generation

the long version

Computers are now being used virtually everywhere in arts, drafting, and design to generate curves and surfaces ranging from the elementary to the intricate. Practical Handbook of Curve Design and Generation is a ready reference that presents the basic mathematics of curves in a complete, clear manner that enables you to apply the material to your own work with minimum effort. By knowing how curves are mathematically generated and how their shape is controlled, you can more fully exploit available computer tools, modify these tools themselves, and provide input for others to modify them. It will also help you to identify mathematical equations required to produce specific curves. The book does not require a heavy mathematical background - if you understand elementary algebra and trigonometry, you can fully apply the material presented. Essential mathematical concepts are repeated in the book to reinforce your knowledge of those topics. Uses approximately 300 figures as practical examples to explain concepts visually, offers a detailed description of curve generation with minimum mathematics to enable you to duplicate the results seen in the figures, concentrates on basic algebraic and transcendental functions, and provides an excellent ready reference for anyone who uses computers to generate curves and surfaces.