Wave Ruled Surface

Straight rods connecting two sinusoidal curves — Drag to rotate

Phase Shift (front vs back) 0°
Wave Amplitude 60
Wave Frequency 3
Number of Rods 50

Mathematical Description

This wave ruled surface is formed by straight lines (rulings) connecting two sinusoidal curves:

Front edge: z = A·sin(ωx)
Back edge: z = A·sin(ωx + φ)

When the phase shift φ = 0, all rods are horizontal. As φ increases, the rods tilt, creating a twisted wave surface. This is a classic example of a ruled surface used in architecture and design.