Essential C++ for Engineers and Scientists
2nd Edition
Published on 6. February 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
560 pages
978-0-201-74125-4 (ISBN)
Description
Essential C++ for Engineers and Scientists zeros in on the key elements of good programming and C++, using a multitude of interesting and appropriate engineering and scientific examples. This book covers the features of C++ needed for writing engineering programs, including many features of object-oriented programming. Early on, the book makes some simplifying assumptions that allow the use of C++ topics without lengthy explanation, and then later discusses the intricacies of the features. Readers will come away with the confidence needed to solve problems with C++.KEY TOPICS: This book covers the essential features of C++, including control structures, one-dimensional and multidimensional arrays, and file manipulation. It contains over 80 engineering and scientific examples and programming projects drawn from interesting areas such as solar heating, environmentally sound power production, water conservation, automated manufacturing, and pipeline and power grid modeling. The new edition includes material on member operators and more coverage of member functions, as well as expanded coverage of files. Two new case studies demonstrate full algorithm development. All code has been updated to comply with ANSI C++ Standard. An appendix on C is also included for readers who want to use this language.MARKET: This book is especially appropriate for engineers (but also for scientists, mathematicians, etc.) with no prior programming experience looking for an introduction to C++, focusing on the features of the language that can be applied to their industry.
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Content
( Each chapter ends with a "Chapter Review.")
Preface.
1. Computers: Revolutionary Machines with a Simple Design.
Computer Components.
Computer Software.
Object-Oriented Programming.
Computing for Engineers and Scientists.
2. Basic Elements of a C++ Program.
Simple C++ Program.
Statement Execution.
Input/Output Operations.
Data Types.
Arithmetic Expressions.
Additional Operators.
Namespaces.
Software Designer Beware.
3. Control Structures.
Three Essential Structures.
Conditions.
Selection and Repetition.
Nested and Multiple-Alternative Selection Structures.
The switch Statement for Multiple Alternatives.
Problem Solving with Decisions.
Software Designer Beware.
4. Repetition Structures.
Loop Form and the while Statement.
Interactive and Batch Processing.
The for Statement.
Operators That Change Their Operands.
Input Errors.
The do-while Loop.
Problem Solving with Loops.
Software Designer Beware.
5. User-Defined Functions.
Single-Result Functions.
void Functions.
Functions with Output Parameters.
Overloaded Functions.
Introduction to Scope of Names.
Recursive Functions (Optional).
Problem Solving with User-Defined Functions.
Software Designer Beware.
6. Data Structures and Classes of Objects.
Structure Types.
A Simple Class.
Analysis and Design of Classes.
Implementation of a Design as a Class.
Accessors and Constructor Functions for Type Conversion.
Class Reuse (Optional).
Software Designer Beware.
7. Arrays and Strings.
Arrays for List Storage.
Sequential Access of Array Elements.
Using Whole Arrays as Parameters.
Strings Revisited.
Classes with Array Components.
Dynamically Allocated Array Components.
Software Designer Beware.
8. Multidemensional Arrays.
Creating and Using Multidemensional Arrays.
Matrix Operations.
Linear Systems.
Dynamic Allocation of Two-Dimensional Array Components.
Software Designer Beware.
9. Input and Output Streams.
Text Files.
Stream Error Detection.
Formatting Text Output.
Searching a Database.
Software Designer Beware.
10. Introduction to Numerical Methods.
Finding Roots of Functions.
Fundamental Statistics.
Numerical Differentiation.
Numerical Integration.
Solving First-Order Differential Equations.
Software Designer Beware.
Appendix A. C, Parent Language of C++.
Appendix B. Selected C++ Standard Functions/Macros.
Appendix C. Selected C++ Input/Output Facilities.
Appendix D. Selected Facilities Provided by Class string.
Appendix E. C++ Operators.
Appendix F. C++ Keywords.
Appendix G. Microsoft Visual C++ Integrated Development Environment, An Introduction.
Appendix H. Borland C++ Builder Integrated Development Environment, An Introduction.
Appendix I. Character Sets.
Index.
Preface.
1. Computers: Revolutionary Machines with a Simple Design.
Computer Components.
Computer Software.
Object-Oriented Programming.
Computing for Engineers and Scientists.
2. Basic Elements of a C++ Program.
Simple C++ Program.
Statement Execution.
Input/Output Operations.
Data Types.
Arithmetic Expressions.
Additional Operators.
Namespaces.
Software Designer Beware.
3. Control Structures.
Three Essential Structures.
Conditions.
Selection and Repetition.
Nested and Multiple-Alternative Selection Structures.
The switch Statement for Multiple Alternatives.
Problem Solving with Decisions.
Software Designer Beware.
4. Repetition Structures.
Loop Form and the while Statement.
Interactive and Batch Processing.
The for Statement.
Operators That Change Their Operands.
Input Errors.
The do-while Loop.
Problem Solving with Loops.
Software Designer Beware.
5. User-Defined Functions.
Single-Result Functions.
void Functions.
Functions with Output Parameters.
Overloaded Functions.
Introduction to Scope of Names.
Recursive Functions (Optional).
Problem Solving with User-Defined Functions.
Software Designer Beware.
6. Data Structures and Classes of Objects.
Structure Types.
A Simple Class.
Analysis and Design of Classes.
Implementation of a Design as a Class.
Accessors and Constructor Functions for Type Conversion.
Class Reuse (Optional).
Software Designer Beware.
7. Arrays and Strings.
Arrays for List Storage.
Sequential Access of Array Elements.
Using Whole Arrays as Parameters.
Strings Revisited.
Classes with Array Components.
Dynamically Allocated Array Components.
Software Designer Beware.
8. Multidemensional Arrays.
Creating and Using Multidemensional Arrays.
Matrix Operations.
Linear Systems.
Dynamic Allocation of Two-Dimensional Array Components.
Software Designer Beware.
9. Input and Output Streams.
Text Files.
Stream Error Detection.
Formatting Text Output.
Searching a Database.
Software Designer Beware.
10. Introduction to Numerical Methods.
Finding Roots of Functions.
Fundamental Statistics.
Numerical Differentiation.
Numerical Integration.
Solving First-Order Differential Equations.
Software Designer Beware.
Appendix A. C, Parent Language of C++.
Appendix B. Selected C++ Standard Functions/Macros.
Appendix C. Selected C++ Input/Output Facilities.
Appendix D. Selected Facilities Provided by Class string.
Appendix E. C++ Operators.
Appendix F. C++ Keywords.
Appendix G. Microsoft Visual C++ Integrated Development Environment, An Introduction.
Appendix H. Borland C++ Builder Integrated Development Environment, An Introduction.
Appendix I. Character Sets.
Index.