Solid Modeling by Computers

Session I - Representation and Analysis of Solid Models.- Representation of Tolerances in Solid Modeling: Issues and Alternative Approaches.- References.- Discussion.- Generation of Solid Models from Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Data.- References.- Discussion.- Finite-Element Mesh Generation for Use with Solid Modeling and Adaptive Analysis.- References.- Discussion.- Finite-Element Analysis for the Naive User.- References.- Discussion.- Session II - Use of Solid Models in Production Technology.- The Application of Geometric Modeling to Metal Casting Technology.- References.- Discussion.- Shape Features in Geometric Modeling.- References.- Discussion.- Numerical Code Generation from Geometric Modeling System.- References.- Discussion.- Robo Teach: An Off-Line Robot Programming System Based on GMSolid.- References.- Discussion.- Session III - General Surfaces in Solid Modelers.- Free-Form Surfaces in GMSolid: Goals and Issues.- References.- Discussion.- Design Methods of Free-Form Surfaces and their Integration into the Solid Modeling Package, GEOMAP-III.- References.- Discussion.- Introducing Sculptured Surfaces into a Geometric Modeler.- References.- Discussion.- Precise Implementation of CAD Primitives Using Rational Parameterizations of Standard Surfaces.- References.- Discussion.- Session IV - Solid Modeling and Artificial Intelligence.- Solid Modeling, Aspect Graphs, and Robot Vision.- References.- Discussion.- An Approach to Automatic Robot Programming.- References.- Discussion.- GARI: An Expert System for Process Planning.- References.- Discussion.- Symposium Summary and Conclusions.- References.- Discussion.- Symposium Participants.- Author and Contributor Index.