Divided Spheres

Geodesics and the Orderly Subdivision of the Sphere
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-4665-0429-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc

Buch, Englisch, 532 Seiten, Format (B × H): 201 mm x 243 mm, Gewicht: 1252 g

This well-illustrated book—in color throughout—presents a thorough introduction to the mathematics of Buckminster Fuller’s invention of the geodesic dome, which paved the way for a flood of practical applications as diverse as weather forecasting and fish farms. The author explains the principles of spherical design and the three main categories of subdivision based on geometric solids (polyhedra). He illustrates how basic and advanced CAD techniques apply to spherical subdivision and covers modern applications in product design, engineering, science, games, and sports balls.

Zielgruppe

Mathematicians, computer scientists, graphics designers, civil engineers, and architects; general science and math readers.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Popko, Edward S.

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Geodäsie, Kartographie, GIS, Fernerkundung
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Geometrie
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Numerik und Wissenschaftliches Rechnen Angewandte Mathematik, Mathematische Modelle

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Divided Spheres. Bucky’s Dome. Putting Spheres to Work. Circular Reasoning. Distributing Points. Polyhedral Frameworks. Golf Ball Dimples. Subdivision Schemas. Comparing Results. Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Advanced CAD Techniques. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.