Fundamentals of Engineering Numerical Analysis
Engineers need hands-on experience in solving complex engineering problems with computers. This text introduces numerical methods and shows how to develop, analyze, and use them. A thorough and practical book, it is intended as a first course in numerical analysis, primarily for new graduate students in engineering and physical science. Along with mastering the fundamentals of numerical methods, students will learn to write their own computer programs using standard numerical methods. They will learn what factors affect accuracy, stability, and convergence, and also not to believe at first glance the numerical output spewed out from a computer. A special feature is the numerous examples and exercises that are included to give students first-hand experience. The material is based on Professor Moin's teachings in numerical analysis and in his own career as a computational physicist/engineer. A thorough solutions manual is availble upon request from the publisher.
- By an internationally known authority on numerical analysis
- Text includes numerous exercises and examples
- Emphasis is on understanding - not just cookbook methods
Reviews & endorsements
'The lecture notes p;rovide an excellent introduction to numerical analysis for betginning graduate students in engineering and physical sciences as well as in other computational sciences.' Ulrich Langer, Zentralblatt für Mathematik
Product details
No date availablePaperback
9780521805261
224 pages
255 × 178 × 18 mm
0.477kg
64 b/w illus.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Interpolation
- 2. Numerical differentiation - finite differences
- 3. Numerical integration
- 4. Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations
- 5. Numerical solution of partial differential equations
- 6. Discrete transform methods
- Appendix. A review of linear algebra.