Computer Aided Design - A Basic and Mathematical Approach (Paperback)

This book, designed for undergraduate and postgraduate semester courses on computer aided design (cad) in mechanical, civil and computer science and engineering, provides an introduction to the basics of CAD systems, hardware and software requirements, mathematical background to 2D primitives, 2D and 3D geometric transformations, parallel and non-parallel projections, planar and space curves, and 3D graphics. The text is supported by solved examples with line sketches to aid understanding. Key features: Includes suitable line sketches and plots. A large number of solved examples supported by appropriate graphics. Exhaustive coverage of computer graphics systems, hardware and software requirements. Exclusive coverage of parallel and non-parallel projections. Presentation and mathematical work for planar and synthetic curves. 275 line diagrams and graphical views. 25 tables. 55 solved examples with graphical views. 222 review questions, including theory and problems.