Chapter 1 Introduction

Figure 1.1 Relationship of computer graphics to other areas of computing.

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Geometric Modeling can be defined as the process of constructing a

complete mathematical description of the shape of a physical object.
Geometric Modeling Model Creation

2.

The visual display and manipulation of this model is done through

computer graphics techniques.
Visual Display Computer Graphics

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E.

History of Interactive Computer Graphics (ICG)

1950s, apply ICG to industry
1960-1980, ICG is a tool in industrial and educational settings and in research laboratories.
1962, Ivan Sutherland demonstrated the use of computer in creating and modifying drawings
interactively.
Mid-1970, improve productivity in industrial, government and academia.
1980-1990, expand CAD/CAE/CAM systems into engineering applications.

F.

1990-, visual perception subject, to create and manipulate the object models and simulate
phenomena in cyberspace.
G. 2000-, entertainment industry
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Applications of Computer Graphics

Figure 1.2 Bar graph

Figure 1.3 Electronic circuit design

Figure 1.4 Real-time process control

Figure 1.5 Surface and contour plot

Figure 1.6 Contour plot of seismic data

Figure 1.7 Continuous mesh surface plots

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Figure 1.8 Image of supersonic airflow

streaming over an airfoil

Figure 1.9 Interactive analysis of computational

fluid dynamics data.

Figure 1.10 Fluid flow through a turbine shown

as a collection of visuals.

Figure 1.11 Curve-mesh data points used to

generate regular gridded arrays of air pressure
and velocity.

Figure 1.12 4D image, highlighting the interplay of turbo speed, exhaust, torque and boost pressure
in an engine test.

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Figure 1.13 Boundary element analysis of a hook (a) Boundary conditions (b) Stress plot
(wireframe) (c) Stress plot (render)

Figure 1.14 Arrows showing displacement results; finite element analysis of an aircraft part

Figure 1.15 Rear swing arm subassembly of a motorcycle(a) Solid model (b) overall assembly and
part relationships (c) Multiple views.

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Figure 1.16 Compact disk player assembly (a) solid model (b) Translucency (c) Exploded view

Figure 1.17 Automobile front-end assembly(a) solid model; (b) exploded view; (c) solid model of
brake subassembly; (d) finite element analysis results on brake subassembly

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Figure 1.18 Solid model of prototype (a) AMTRAK seat (b) close-up of food tray adjustment
mechanism

Figure 1.19 Solid model of a turbine, including results of finite element analysis performed on the
blades.

Figure 1.20 Solid model of a connector flange.

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