NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS

Emphasizing the finite difference approach for solving differential equations, the second edition of Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists presents a methodology for systematically constructing individual computer programs.

Providing easy access to accurate solutions to complex scientific and engineering problems, each chapter begins with objectives, a discussion of a representative application, and an outline of special features, summing up with a list of tasks students should be able to complete after reading the chapter- perfect for use as a study guide or for review.

The AIAA Journal calls the book "... a good, solid instructional text on the basic tools of numerical analysis."

Features:

- More problem-solving methods and clearer identification of the pitfalls of using selected algorithms.
- Greater emphasis on practical solutions and less on theoretical abstraction.
- Updated chapters on elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic partial differential equations.
- New consideration of the finite element method for solving differential equations.
- FORTRAN programs for implementing algorithms developed in each chapter with subroutines written in pseudocode adaptable to other programming languages.