Basic engineering mathematics /
Bird, J. O.
Basic engineering mathematics / John Bird. - 5th edition - viii, 359 pages : illustrations; 28 cm.
Includes index.
Preface -- Basic arithmetic -- Fractions -- Decimals -- Using a calculator -- Percentages -- Ratio and proportion -- Powers -- roots and laws of indices -- Units -- prefixes and engineering notation -- Basic algebra -- Further algebra -- Solving simple equations -- Transposing formulae -- Solving simultaneous equations -- Solving quadratic equations -- Logarithms -- Exponential functions -- Straight line graphs -- Graphs reducing non-linear laws to linear form -- Graphical solution of equations -- Angles and triangles -- Introduction to trigonometry -- Trigonometric waveforms -- Non-right angles triangles and some practical applications -- Cartesian and polar co-ordinates -- Areas of common shapes -- The circle -- Volumes of common solids -- Irregular areas and volumes and mean areas -- Vectors -- Methods of adding alternating waveforms -- Presentation of statistical data -- Mean -- median -- mode and standard deviation -- Probability -- Introduction to differentiation -- Introduction to integration -- List of formulae -- Answers to practice exercises -- Index
Suitable for students who require a fundamental knowledge of mathematics for engineering, this book includes content that meets the needs of students studying Level 2 courses, including GCSE Engineering, the Diploma, and the BTEC First specifications. It features numerous worked examples supported by 600 worked problems.
9781856176972
Engineering mathematics--Problems, exercises, etc.
Engineering mathematics
620.001 / B.J.B
Basic engineering mathematics / John Bird. - 5th edition - viii, 359 pages : illustrations; 28 cm.
Includes index.
Preface -- Basic arithmetic -- Fractions -- Decimals -- Using a calculator -- Percentages -- Ratio and proportion -- Powers -- roots and laws of indices -- Units -- prefixes and engineering notation -- Basic algebra -- Further algebra -- Solving simple equations -- Transposing formulae -- Solving simultaneous equations -- Solving quadratic equations -- Logarithms -- Exponential functions -- Straight line graphs -- Graphs reducing non-linear laws to linear form -- Graphical solution of equations -- Angles and triangles -- Introduction to trigonometry -- Trigonometric waveforms -- Non-right angles triangles and some practical applications -- Cartesian and polar co-ordinates -- Areas of common shapes -- The circle -- Volumes of common solids -- Irregular areas and volumes and mean areas -- Vectors -- Methods of adding alternating waveforms -- Presentation of statistical data -- Mean -- median -- mode and standard deviation -- Probability -- Introduction to differentiation -- Introduction to integration -- List of formulae -- Answers to practice exercises -- Index
Suitable for students who require a fundamental knowledge of mathematics for engineering, this book includes content that meets the needs of students studying Level 2 courses, including GCSE Engineering, the Diploma, and the BTEC First specifications. It features numerous worked examples supported by 600 worked problems.
9781856176972
Engineering mathematics--Problems, exercises, etc.
Engineering mathematics
620.001 / B.J.B