Numerical Methods for Engineering Application

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Provides background on numerical methods on which engineering software is based. Covers most commonly encountered algebraic, interpolation, and integration problems, avoiding intense mathematical detail. Ordinary differential equations are examined in depth, as are three types of partial differential equations: parabolic, elliptic, and hyperbolic. Also explores methods for solving initial and boundary value problems, and gives advice on how to select the best method for a given problem. Includes chapter problems. For engineers, applied physicists, and engineering students. This second edition reflects advances in computer technology and computational engineering that have affected the field since the first edition was published 15 years ago. This edition divides material into eight rather than four chapters, and lengthy code has been removed from the text and made available on the Internet. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.