Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Gloudemans, James R.
URN	etd-09082012-040114
Title	Filleting of aircraft components using non-uniform B-spline surfaces
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Mechanical Engineering
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Myklebust, Arvid Committee Chair Deisenroth, Michael P. Committee Member Dhande, S. G. Committee Member
Keywords	Aircraft drafting
Date of Defense	1989-05-29
Availability	restricted
Abstract Conceptual and preliminary aircraft design codes have different geometry requirements. Conceptual design codes use component based models, while preliminary design codes require a more complete and integrated geometry. An automatic procedure to convert between the two types of models would prevent geometry inconsistencies and speed up the design process. This thesis describes some of the concepts and algorithms necessary to develop such a procedure. Specifically, the theory and development of C2 continuous fillets between aircraft components is discussed. B-spline surface generation from conceptual geometry data and the relimiting of e surfaces is also presented.
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