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Corner cutting evaluation algorithms for general rational curves

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The rational de Casteljau algorithm for the evaluation of rational Bézier curves is extended to very general rational spaces. Many examples are included.

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Partially supported by MTM2012-31544 Spanish Research Grant and by Gobierno de Aragón.

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Mainar, E., Peña, J.M. Corner cutting evaluation algorithms for general rational curves. RACSAM 109, 117–123 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13398-014-0170-x

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