
Mathematical Modelling
A Case Study Approach
Dick Clements(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 6. November 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-521-08955-5 (ISBN)
Description
This book, based on a successful undergraduate course designed by the author, describes mathematical modelling and its application to the solution of problems in industry and commerce. In the early chapters of the book the author first sets out a clear introduction to the principles of mathematical modelling, including sections on the various methodologies of mathematical modelling and their relationship to systems methodologies. He then offers some insights into practical aspects of mathematical modelling and proceeds to describe the development and operation of the undergraduate course upon which the book is based. In the later chapters seven case studies, based on real problems contributed by mathematicians working in industry, are introduced. Each chapter describes a problem, the solution originally adopted and variations on that solution introduced by students over a number of years use of the case studies.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
265 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-08955-5 (9780521089555)
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09/1989
Cambridge University Press
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09/1989
Cambridge University Press
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Person
Dick Clements first graduated in mathematics, and then completed a PhD in Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Cambridge. He joined the staff of the Engineering Mathematics Department at Bristol University in 1973 from where he eventually retired as Professorial Teaching Fellow in 2007. He is still active both in research and through membership of professional societies in engineering and mathematics.
Content
1. Introduction; 2. The background to mathematical modelling; 3. Mathematical modelling in practice; 4. A course of case studies; 5. Andover Aerospace Components; 6. The Leather Working Machinery Group; 7. British Knitted Garments Group; 8. Gamma Avionics; 9. Fanning Industries; 10. Winchester Aircraft Company; 11. Natural Gas.