3.4 - Coons and Bicubic Patches
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Practice Questions
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What is a Coons patch?
💡 Hint: Think about how curves can come together.
Name one application of Bicubic patches.
💡 Hint: Consider industries like design and manufacturing.
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What do Coons patches interpolate?
💡 Hint: Think of the name 'Coons'—it helps link to four curves.
Bicubic patches allow for the definition of surfaces using which kind of polynomials?
💡 Hint: It's in the name 'Bicubic'.
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Design a CAD model that incorporates both Coons and Bicubic patches, describing how you would approach this both mathematically and practically.
💡 Hint: Think about how shaping works in 3D design.
Critically evaluate the impact of using patches in CAD modeling on both design efficiency and aesthetic quality.
💡 Hint: Consider product design aspects.
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