Mathematics for mechanical engineering /
Virendra Prasad.
- First edition.
- x, 288 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Equations and reactions -- Ionic and covalent bonds -- Photoaddition aromatic compounds -- Systems of equations and inequalities -- Elementary matrix -- Mathematical logic -- Some applications of trigonometry -- Mathematical methods in electronics -- Teaching and learning of mathematics.
"Mathematics is one of the oldest and most elemental sciences in the world. Math is used widely in a range of professions; however, it is of particular importance in the field of industry and manufacturing. Mathematics is the skeletal system that provides internal support on a constant manner. Apart from general additions or subtractions, there are several mathematical models available to prove your viewpoint as a robust and reliable one. There we have a calculus based model, namely Geometric Programming, mother of all solutions of optimization problems. Several other concepts are also introduced in this manner, like simulated annealing, genetic algorithm, artificial neural networks, grey relational analysis, Taguchi optimization, response surface methodology etc. but the base of all these paradigms is mathematics. Mechanical engineers, during design, use some softwares. Basic funda of these softwares are various graphic representations. But matrix is at the core of all graphic representation, which is a math oriented concept. The physical laws governing engineering are heavily mathematical, and so is the training for mechanical engineers. The field requires proficiency inalgebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and differential equations. The present book is be a valuable resource guide for engineering students and also gives mechanical engineers convenient access to the essential problem solving tools that they use each day"-- Back cover.