Geometric models of junctions of quadrics in fragments of architectural pieces
Pages 18 - 23
The subject matter of the article represents a summarized analysis of the geometrography of
a fragment of St. Isaac Cathedral, namely, the fragments that include surfaces of its domes. Their
detailed analysis has also required an overview of the properties of astroids and other elliptical multiplicities
limited by their relation to the spherical surface.
Further, the authors provide sample models of three types of domes, including circular, elliptical
and cone-shaped domes. The authors provide sketches and sample surface models of domes
and their descriptions. The authors also provide their explanation of the astroid origin and planimetric
properties of elliptical multiplicities under consideration, as well as interrelations between them,
if they are positioned on the spherical surface.
The information provided in the article and recommendations developed by the authors may
be used in the design of dome-shaped fragments of pieces of architecture.
DOI: 10.22227/1997-0935.2012.9.18 - 23
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