Pseudoedge: A hierarchical skeletal modeler for the design of structural components

  • David L. Bonner
  • , Mark J. Jakiela
  • , Masaki Watanabe

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Abstract

A new design model for the creation of mechanical components has been developed. In this model, the shape is expressed by its areas of prominence or maximum curvature, for which we use the term pseudoedges. In terms of traditional design, these represent both fillet, chamfer and intersection lines, and more general shape features. The pseudoedges of the model combine with a skeletal shape that is used as a starting form, thereby creating a hierarchy of geometric dependencies that affords both global and local control. The surface is represented by a quilt of parametric Bezier patches, with tangent plane continuity everywhere and only certain isolated singularities. Considerable degrees of deformation are possible, with predictable control and at small computational expense; there is no need for computation of intersections or parameter space trimming of patches.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFinite Elements/Computational Geometry; Computers in Education; Robotics and Controls
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Pages185-193
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9780791806234, 9780791897768
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991
EventASME 1991 Design Technical Conferences, DETC 1991 - Miami, United States
Duration: Sep 22 1991Sep 25 1991

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference
Volume2

Conference

ConferenceASME 1991 Design Technical Conferences, DETC 1991
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMiami
Period09/22/9109/25/91

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