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On the Construction of Freeform Volumetric 3D Puzzles

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We present a simple algorithm for synthesizing volumetric 3D puzzles from a 3D freeform geometric model represented volumetrically as trivariate NURBs functions, M. The construction algorithm is based on the functional composition of puzzle elements, positioned in the domain of M, with M. The puzzle elements can be (heterogeneous) freeform polygonal models or freeform surface or trivariate functions and of arbitrary shape, and can include added joints to neighboring puzzle elements. The proposed approach is demonstrated via several examples of such volumetric puzzles, 3D printed and assembled.

Source: Modelling—International Open Access Journal of Modelling in Engineering Science

DOI: 10.3390/modelling6030090

Author: Gershon Elber

Institution: Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Numerical Analysis Techniques

Subfield: Computational Mechanics

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,207

OpenAlex ID: W4413607703

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