Parametric Geometry of Curves and Surfaces - Alberto Lastra

Parametric Geometry of Curves and Surfaces

Architectural Form-Finding

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
XXIII, 276 Seiten
2022 | 1st ed. 2021
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-030-81319-2 (ISBN)
64,19 inkl. MwSt
This textbook provides a thorough introduction to the differential geometry of parametrized curves and surfaces, along with a wealth of applications to specific architectural elements.

Geometric elements in architecture respond to practical, physical and aesthetic needs. Proper understanding of the mathematics underlying the geometry provides control over the construction. This book relates the classical mathematical theory of parametrized curves and surfaces to multiple applications in architecture. The presentation is mathematically complete with numerous figures and animations illustrating the theory, and special attention is given to some of the recent trends in the field. Solved exercises are provided to see the theory in practice.

Intended as a textbook for lecture courses, Parametric Geometry of Curves and Surfaces is suitable for mathematically-inclined students in engineering, architecture and related fields, and can also serve as a textbook for traditional differential geometry courses to mathematics students. Researchers interested in the mathematics of architecture or computer-aided design will also value its combination of precise mathematics and architectural examples.

Alberto Lastra is associate professor at University of Alcalá (Spain). He has been teaching mathematics in the degree courses Architecture and Fundamentals of Architecture and Urbanism there since 2011, with a particular focus on innovation and interdisciplinarity. He is author of more than 40 journal publications in asymptotic analysis, functional equations, symbolic computation and orthogonal polynomials, as well as the mathematics of architecture.

1 Parametrizations and Plane Curves.- 2 Parametrizations and Space Curves.- 3 Parametrizations and Regular Surfaces.- 4 Special Families of Surfaces.- A Coordinate Systems.- B Mathematical Tool Kit.- C Solutions to the Suggested Exercises.- References.- Photograph Credits.- List of Symbols.- Index.

"This book is the result of the author's years long experience lecturing parametric geometry of curves and surfaces in architectural studies ... . In fact it will give a mathematics student a fresh approach to the subject. The book shows many examples of curves and surfaces that can usually be found in classical books, showing its use in architecture. ... Indeed a very interesting book on parametric curves and surfaces." (Ana Pereira Do Vale, zbMATH 1486.53010, 2022)

“This book is the result of the author’s years long experience lecturing parametric geometry of curves and surfaces in architectural studies … . In fact it will give a mathematics student a fresh approach to the subject. The book shows many examples of curves and surfaces that can usually be found in classical books, showing its use in architecture. … Indeed a very interesting book on parametric curves and surfaces.” (Ana Pereira Do Vale, zbMATH 1486.53010, 2022)

Erscheinungsdatum
Reihe/Serie Mathematics and the Built Environment
Zusatzinfo XXIII, 276 p. 189 illus., 165 illus. in color.
Verlagsort Cham
Sprache englisch
Maße 155 x 235 mm
Gewicht 462 g
Themenwelt Mathematik / Informatik Mathematik Angewandte Mathematik
Mathematik / Informatik Mathematik Geometrie / Topologie
Schlagworte Architectural Geometry • curves and surfaces • Differential Geometry • Mathematical techniques • parametrization • textbook on differential geometry
ISBN-10 3-030-81319-3 / 3030813193
ISBN-13 978-3-030-81319-2 / 9783030813192
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