A method for concise, faithful approximation of complex 3D datasets is key to reducing the
computational cost of graphics applications. Despite numerous applications ranging from …

We present a review of the state of the art of segmentation and partitioning techniques of
boundary meshes. Recently, these have become a part of many mesh and object …

We propose a new method to compute planar triangulations of faceted surfaces for surface
parameterization. In contrast to previous approaches that define the flattening problem as a …

Automated CAD model simplification plays an important role in effectively utilizing physics-
based simulation during the product realization process. Currently a rich body of literature …

In spite of the widespread use of CAD systems for design and CAE systems for analysis, the
two processes are not well integrated because CAD and CAE models inherently use …

We introduce billboard clouds--a new approach for extreme simplification in the context of
real-time rendering. 3D models are simplified onto a set of planes with texture and …

Aiming at robust surface structure recovery, we extend the powerful optimization technique
of variational shape approximation by allowing for several different primitives to represent …

This book offers a comprehensive survey of computer methods for engineers that know the
importance of the future applications of these techniques but can not understand them …

The preparation of a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model from a Computer Aided Design
(CAD) model is still a difficult task since its Boundary Representation (B-Rep) is often …

A robust statistics approach to curvature estimation on discretely sampled surfaces, namely
polygon meshes and point clouds, is presented. The method exhibits accuracy, stability and …