Use of curves in rendering fractures

John C. Hart, Alan Norton

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Abstract

Recently, physically-based models have been used to simulate fractures in solid objects. Due to the finite grid used in this type of simulation, aliasing artifacts occur at fracture edges revealing the structure of the grid. We have developed a method for identifying the fractured edges based on the specific grid structure of the model. We then use arbitrary order Bezier curves to modify the grid structure, concealing it at fracture edges. This results in a more convincing fracture edge.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)322-328
Number of pages7
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1251
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 1990
Externally publishedYes
EventCurves and Surfaces in Computer Vision and Graphics 1990 - Santa Clara, United States
Duration: Feb 11 1990Feb 16 1990

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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