In the days before computers and computer-aided design, draftsmen wanting to draw a "fair" curve through prescribed points would use a spline, a thin rod made of some flexible material such as bamboo.

Spline methods constitute a cornerstone of modern geometric design, providing versatile and efficient tools to represent curves and surfaces in a piecewise-polynomial fashion. Originating from ...

The SPLINE method fits a cubic spline curve to the input values. A cubic spline is a segmented function consisting of third-degree (cubic) polynomial functions joined together so that the whole curve ...

Emphasizing computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques, as well as sophisticated numerical control methods, this book allows engineers and technicians to utilize cutting edge design tools.

In geometric modelling, Bézier and spline curves serve as fundamental tools for the representation and manipulation of smooth shapes. Bézier curves, defined by a set of control points and Bernstein ...