Engineering Mathematics
8th Edition
Published on 25. May 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
710 pages
978-1-138-67359-5 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its eighth edition, Engineering Mathematics is an established textbook that has helped thousands of students to succeed in their exams. John Bird's approach is based on worked examples and interactive problems. Mathematical theories are explained in a straightforward manner, being supported by practical engineering examples and applications in order to ensure that readers can relate theory to practice. The extensive and thorough topic coverage makes this an ideal text for a range of Level 2 and 3 engineering courses. This title is supported by a companion website with resources for both students and lecturers, including lists of essential formulae and multiple choice tests.
Reviews / Votes
'The book contains plenty of examples and problems with practical tutor resources online too, which include tests and sample answers.' Chris Collins, Lincoln College'Good all round text book with plenty of worked examples and exercises.' Eoin Fitzgerald, Limerick Institute of Technology
'A very learner friendly text which is easy to follow, with many worked examples followed by graded exercises at the end of each chapter. Good coverage of the syllabus along with revision tests to consolidate the learning. The addition of free internet downloads make this an excellent text book.' Alun Furzer, Newport and District Group Training Association
'Plenty of relevant worked examples. Coverage of the curriculum is excellent with a clear, readable font. Instructions for calculators are provided for a Casio which is a popular choice among my students.' Peter Dop, Deeside College
I love this book. It is well laid out and presented. It has good progression with good use of examples, questions and assessment John Langston, Qinetiq
More details
Edition
8th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
545 s/w Abbildungen, 38 s/w Tabellen
38 Tables, black and white; 545 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 219 mm
Weight
1950 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-67359-5 (9781138673595)
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John Bird
Bird's Engineering Mathematics
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03/2021
9th Edition
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John Bird
Engineering Mathematics, 7th ed
Book
03/2014
7th Edition
Routledge
€65.79
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Person
John Bird, BSc (Hons), CEng, CMath, CSci, FIMA, FIET, FCollT, is the former Head of Applied Electronics in the Faculty of Technology at Highbury College, Portsmouth, UK. More recently, he has combined freelance lecturing at the University of Portsmouth with examiner responsibilities for Advanced Mathematics with City and Guilds, and examining for the International Baccalaureate Organisation. He is the author of some 130 textbooks on engineering and mathematical subjects with worldwide sales of over one million copies. He is a chartered engineer, a chartered mathematician, a chartered scientist and a Fellow of three professional institutions, and is currently lecturing at the Defence School of Marine and Air Engineering in the Defence College of Technical Training at HMS Sultan, Gosport, Hampshire, UK.
Content
Preface
Section 1: Number and Algebra
1. Revision of fractions, decimals and percentages
2. Indices, standard form and engineering notation
3. Binary, octal and hexadecimal numbers
4. Calculations and evaluation of formulae
Revision Test 1
5. Algebra
6. Further algebra
7. Partial fractions
8. Solving simple equations
Revision Test 2
9. Transposition of formulae
10. Solving simultaneous equations
11. Solving quadratic equations
12. Inequalities
13. Logarithms
Revision Test 3
14. Exponential functions
15. Number sequences
16. The binomial series
17. Solving equations by iterative methods
Revision Test 4
Section 2: Areas and volumes
18. Areas of common shapes
19. The circle and its properties
20. Volumes and surface areas of common solids
21. Irregular areas and volumes and mean values of waveforms
Revision Test 5
Section 3: Trigonometry
22. Introduction to trigonometry
23. Trigonometric waveforms
24. Cartesian and polar co-ordinates
Revision Test 6
25. Triangles and some practical applications
26. Trigonometric identities and equations
27. Compound angles
Revision Test 7
Section 4: Graphs
28. Straight line graphs
29. Reduction of non-linear laws to linear form
30. Graphs with logarithmic scales
31. Graphical solution of equations
32. Functions and their curves
Revision Test 8
Section 5: Complex numbers
33. Complex numbers
34. De Moivre's theorem
Section 6: Vectors
35. Vectors
36. Methods of adding alternating waveforms
Revision Test 9
Section 7: Statistics
37. Presentation of statistical data
38. Mean, median, mode and standard deviation
39. Probability
Revision Test 10
40. The binomial and Poisson distribution
41. The normal distribution
Revision Test 11
42. Linear correlation
43. Linear regression
44. Sampling and estimation theories
Revision Test 12
Section 8: Differential Calculus
45. Introduction to differentiation
46. Methods of differentiation
47. Some applications of differentiation
48. Maclaurin's series
Revision Test 13
49. Differentiation of parametric equations
50. Differentiation of implicit functions
51. Logarithmic differentiation
Revision Test 14
Section 9: Integral calculus
52. Standard integration
53. Integration using algebraic substitutions
54. Integration using trigonometric substitutions
Revision Test 15
55. Integration using partial fractions
56. The t = tan ?/2 substitution
57. Integration by parts
58. Numerical integration
Revision Test 16
59. Areas under and between curves
60. Mean and root mean square values
61. Volumes and solids of revolution
62. Centroids of simple shapes
63. Second moments of area
Revision Test 17
Section 10: Differential equations
64. Introduction to differential equations
Revision Test 18
Section 11: Further Number and algebra
65. Boolean algebra and logic circuits
66. The theory of matrices and determinants
67. The solution of simultaneous equations by matrices and determinants
Revision Test 19
List of essential formulae
Answers to Practice Questions
Answers to multiple choice questions
Index
Section 1: Number and Algebra
1. Revision of fractions, decimals and percentages
2. Indices, standard form and engineering notation
3. Binary, octal and hexadecimal numbers
4. Calculations and evaluation of formulae
Revision Test 1
5. Algebra
6. Further algebra
7. Partial fractions
8. Solving simple equations
Revision Test 2
9. Transposition of formulae
10. Solving simultaneous equations
11. Solving quadratic equations
12. Inequalities
13. Logarithms
Revision Test 3
14. Exponential functions
15. Number sequences
16. The binomial series
17. Solving equations by iterative methods
Revision Test 4
Section 2: Areas and volumes
18. Areas of common shapes
19. The circle and its properties
20. Volumes and surface areas of common solids
21. Irregular areas and volumes and mean values of waveforms
Revision Test 5
Section 3: Trigonometry
22. Introduction to trigonometry
23. Trigonometric waveforms
24. Cartesian and polar co-ordinates
Revision Test 6
25. Triangles and some practical applications
26. Trigonometric identities and equations
27. Compound angles
Revision Test 7
Section 4: Graphs
28. Straight line graphs
29. Reduction of non-linear laws to linear form
30. Graphs with logarithmic scales
31. Graphical solution of equations
32. Functions and their curves
Revision Test 8
Section 5: Complex numbers
33. Complex numbers
34. De Moivre's theorem
Section 6: Vectors
35. Vectors
36. Methods of adding alternating waveforms
Revision Test 9
Section 7: Statistics
37. Presentation of statistical data
38. Mean, median, mode and standard deviation
39. Probability
Revision Test 10
40. The binomial and Poisson distribution
41. The normal distribution
Revision Test 11
42. Linear correlation
43. Linear regression
44. Sampling and estimation theories
Revision Test 12
Section 8: Differential Calculus
45. Introduction to differentiation
46. Methods of differentiation
47. Some applications of differentiation
48. Maclaurin's series
Revision Test 13
49. Differentiation of parametric equations
50. Differentiation of implicit functions
51. Logarithmic differentiation
Revision Test 14
Section 9: Integral calculus
52. Standard integration
53. Integration using algebraic substitutions
54. Integration using trigonometric substitutions
Revision Test 15
55. Integration using partial fractions
56. The t = tan ?/2 substitution
57. Integration by parts
58. Numerical integration
Revision Test 16
59. Areas under and between curves
60. Mean and root mean square values
61. Volumes and solids of revolution
62. Centroids of simple shapes
63. Second moments of area
Revision Test 17
Section 10: Differential equations
64. Introduction to differential equations
Revision Test 18
Section 11: Further Number and algebra
65. Boolean algebra and logic circuits
66. The theory of matrices and determinants
67. The solution of simultaneous equations by matrices and determinants
Revision Test 19
List of essential formulae
Answers to Practice Questions
Answers to multiple choice questions
Index