Applied Engineering Analysis

Preface

This book is designed to be a textbook for a one-semester course in engineering analysis for both junior and senior undergraduate classes or entry-level graduate programs. It is also designed for practicing engineers who are in need of analytical tools to solve technical problems in their line of duties. Unlike many textbooks adopted for class teaching of engineering analysis, this book introduces fewer additional mathematical topics beyond the courses on calculus and differential equations, but has heavy engineering content. Another unique feature of this book is its strong focus on using mathematics as a tool to solve engineering problems. Theories are presented in the book to show students their connection with practical issues in problem-solving. Overall, this book should be treated as an engineering, not advanced engineering mathematics textbook.

Mathematics and physics are two principal pillars of engineering education of all disciplines. Indeed, courses in mathematics and physics dominate the curricula of lower division engineering education in both the Freshman and Sophomore years in most engineering programs worldwide. Many engineering schools offer a course on engineering analysis that follows classes on precalculus, calculus, and differential equations. Engineering analysis is also offered at the entry level of graduate studies in many universities in the world.

The widespread acceptance of engineering analysis as a core curriculum by many educators is attributed ...