New spline spaces with generalized tension properties (Q1014886)

The paper deals with the study of new spaces of spline functions with tension properties. These spaces have a pseudo B-spline basis, a pseudo de Boor control polygon and their polynomial pieces have a pseudo Bernstein basis and a Bezier control polygon with the same properties of the usual ones. The constructed spline space can be profitably used in the construction of shape preserving curves or surfaces.