Engineering Economy - Hardcover

Sullivan, William G.; Wicks, Elin M.; Koelling, C. Patrick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0136142974 ISBN 13: 9780136142973

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2008

Synopsis

This best-selling book provides a sound understanding of the principles, basic concepts, and methodology of engineering economy. This user-friendly book is extensively revised and updated to reflect current trends and issues, with an emphasis on the economics of engineering design throughout.  A useful reference for engineers interested in reviewing the basic principles of engineering economy.

 

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From the Back Cover

Engineering Economy

Fourteenth Edition

 

William G. Sullivan

Elin M. Wicks

C. Patrick Koelling

 

A succinct job description for an engineer consists of just two words: problem solver. Broadly speaking, engineers use knowledge to find new ways of doing things economically. Engineering design solutions do not exist in a vacuum, but within the context of a business opportunity. Truly, every problem has multiple solutions, so the question is, “How does one rationally select the design solution with the most favorable economic result?” The answer to this question can also be put forth in two words: engineering economy. This field of engineering provides a systematic framework for evaluating the economic aspects of competing design solutions. Just as engineers model the stress on a support column or the thermodynamic properties of a steam turbine, they must also model the economic impact of their engineering recommendations. Engineering economy is the subject of this textbook.

 

Highlights of Engineering Economy, Fourteenth Edition:

×        Fifty percent of end-of-chapter problems are new or revised.

×        A bank of algorithmically generated test questions is available to adopting instructors.

×        Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam-style questions are included among the end-of-chapter problem sets.

×        Spreadsheet models are integrated throughout.

×        An appendix on the basics of accounting is included in Chapter 2.

×        Chapter 3 on Cost Estimation appears early in the book.

×        An appendix on techniques for using Excel in engineering economy is available for reference.

×        Numerous comprehensive examples and case studies appear throughout the book.

×        Extended learning exercises appear in most chapters.

×        Personal finance problems are featured in most chapters.

×        Many pointers to relevant Web sites are provided.

 

ISBN-13: 978-0-13-614297-3

ISBN-10: 0-13-614297-4

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0136142974
• ISBN 13: 9780136142973
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 668