Essential Mathcad for Engineering, Science, and Math, Second Edition - Softcover

Maxfield, Brent

Softcover

ISBN 10: 012374783X ISBN 13: 9780123747839

Publisher: Academic Press, 2009

Synopsis

Using the author's considerable experience of applying Mathcad to engineering problems, Essential Mathcad introduces the most powerful functions and features of the software and teaches how to apply these to create comprehensive calculations for any quantitative subject. The simple, step-by-step approach makes this book an ideal Mathcad text for professional engineers as well as engineering , science, and math students. Examples from a variety of fields demonstrate the power and utility of Mathcad's tools, while also demonstrating how other software, such as Excel spreadsheets, can be incorporated effectively. A full version of Mathcad v15 is available by using the registration code included in the front of the book (North America only). The included software is for educational purposes only.

• Many more applied examples and exercises from a wide variety of engineering, science, and math fields
• New: more thorough discussions of differential equations, 3D plotting, and curve fitting, reading from files and writing to files
• Full non-expiring version of Mathcad 15 software available, by using the registration code included in the front of the book). The included software is for educational purposes only
• New: A new chapter 1 introduces many basics of Mathcad, allowing the reader to begin using the program in less time
• A step-by-step approach enables easy learning for professionals and students alike

About this title

About the Author

Brent Maxfield is a Professional Structural Engineer in Utah and a Professional Civil Engineering in California. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brigham Young University with a degree in Civil Engineering and earned a Master of Engineering Management degree. He is active in professional associations, having served on the Board of Directors of the Structural Engineers Association of Utah and in the Structural Advisory Committee to the Utah Uniform Building Codes Commission. He has used Mathcad extensively for nearly 20 years. In Essential Mathcad, Maxfield shares his vast Mathcad experience and knowledge.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 012374783X
• ISBN 13: 9780123747839
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 501