Numerical Methods in Engineering with MATLAB}} [Hardcover]

This book describes and evaluates a range of numerical methods with an emphasis on problem solving.The third edition of this text describes a range of widely used numerical methods, with an emphasis on problem solving. Every method is discussed thoroughly and illustrated with problems involving both hand computation and programming. MATLAB? M-files accompany each method and are available online, as are solutions to the problems.The third edition of this text describes a range of widely used numerical methods, with an emphasis on problem solving. Every method is discussed thoroughly and illustrated with problems involving both hand computation and programming. MATLAB? M-files accompany each method and are available online, as are solutions to the problems.The third edition of this successful text describes and evaluates a range of widely used numerical methods, with an emphasis on problem solving. Every method is discussed thoroughly and illustrated with problems involving both hand computation and programming. MATLAB? M-files accompany each method and are available on the book's web page. Code is made simple and easy to understand by avoiding complex book-keeping schemes, while maintaining the essential features of the method. The third edition features a new chapter on Euler's method, a number of new and improved examples and exercises, and programs which appear as function M-files. Numerical Methods in Engineering with MATLAB?, 3rd edition is a useful resource for both graduate students and practicing engineers.1. Introduction to MATLAB?; 2. Systems of linear algebraic equations; 3. Interpolation and curve fitting; 4. Roots of equations; 5. Numerical differentiation; 6. Numerical integration; 7. Initial value problems; 8. Two-point boundary value problems; 9. Symmetric matrix eigenvalue problems; 10. Introduction to optimization.