A Text-Book on Practical Mathematics for Advanced Technical Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. Leslie Mann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484687247 ISBN 13: 9780484687249

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master Practical Mathematics for technical students with clear, worked guidance.

This edition presents a broad, practice‑oriented approach to advanced mathematics. It builds skill through solved examples, explanations, and carefully checked answers, with emphasis on methods students can apply to real problems in engineering and science. The book is organized into a sequence of chapters that progress from algebra and calculus to more specialized topics, including geometry, statistics, and applications of analysis.

Topics are introduced with emphasis on understanding core ideas and applying them to concrete calculations. The text includes notes on common pitfalls, step‑by‑step solutions, and a substantial collection of exercises and examples designed for class work and self‑study. Acknowledged errata and updates are noted to help users use the material accurately over time.

• Foundational techniques: factoring quadratics, partial fractions, and the binomial theorem.
• Calculus and analysis: differentiation, integration, infinite series, and Fourier/ harmonic ideas.
• Geometry and mechanics: moments of inertia, centroids, and areas of irregular figures.
• Applied problems: practical calculations for bending, deflection, and physical quantities with worked solutions.

Ideal for readers who want a thorough, methodical reference that pairs theory with concrete practice, complete with worked answers to check progress.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484687247
• ISBN 13: 9780484687249
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 507