Applied Numerical Methods for Engineers

Terrence J. Akai (Author)

9780471575238, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 11 March 1994

432 pages
24.4 x 19.7 x 2.8 cm, 0.939 kg

Written in a conversational style, this book is a complete introduction to numerical methods typical engineers will use. Incorporates design into the book, which is one of the most important trends in engineering education.

FOUNDATIONS.

Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations.

Nonlinear Algebraic Equations.

DATA ANALYSIS.

Statistics and Least-Squares Approximation.

Curve Fitting.

NUMERICAL CALCULUS.

Differentiation and Integration.

Ordinary Differential Equations.

ADVANCED TOPICS.

Matrix Eigenproblems.

Introduction to Partial Differential Equations.

Design and Optimization.

Appendices.

References.

Bibliography.

Answers to Selected Problems.

Index.

Subject Areas: Mechanical engineering & materials [TG]