Basic Engineering Mathematics

Basic Engineering Mathematics




Butterworth-Heinemann | ISBN: 0750665750 | Author: John Bird, BSc(Hons), CMath, CEng, FIMA, MIEE, FIIE(Elec), FCollP | English | PDF | 301 Pages | 5.71 MB

Synopsis:
A wide range of courses have an intake that requires a basic, easy introduction to the key maths topics for engineering - Basic Engineering Mathematics is designed to fulfil that need. Unlike most engineering maths texts, this book does not assume a firm grasp of GCSE maths, yet unlike low-level general maths texts the content is tailored for the needs of engineers. The result is a unique text written for engineering students, but which takes a starting point below GCSE level. The textbook is therefore ideal for students of a wide range of abilities, and especially for those who find the theoretical side of mathematics difficult.

Table Of Contents:
Preface xi
1 Basic arithmetic 1
2 Fractions, decimals and percentages 6
3 Indices, standard form and engineering notation 14
4 Calculations and evaluation of formulae 21
5 Computer numbering systems 30
6 Algebra 37
7 Simple equations 47
8 Transposition of formulae 54
9 Simultaneous equations 60
10 Quadratic equations 69
11 Inequalities 77
12 Straight line graphs 83
13 Graphical solution of equations 94
14 Logarithms 103
15 Exponential functions 107
16 Reduction of non-linear laws to linear-form 117
17 Graphs with logarithmic scales 124
18 Geometry and triangles 131
19 Introduction to trigonometry 142
20 Trigonometric waveforms 151
21 Cartesian and polar co-ordinates 162
22 Areas of plane figures 166
23 The circle 174
24 Volumes of common solids 180
25 Irregular areas and volumes and mean values of waveforms 191
26 Triangles and some practical applications 198
27 Vectors 207
28 Adding of waveforms 214
29 Number sequences 218
30 Presentation of statistical data 226
31 Measures of central tendency and dispersion 235
32 Probability 241
33 Introduction to differentiation 247
34 Introduction to integration 257
Assignment 15 265
List of formulae 266
Answers to exercises 270
Index 285



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