Overview

A wide range of courses have an intake that requires a basic, easy introduction to the key maths topics for engineering - Basic Engineering Mathematics is designed to fulfil that need. Unlike most engineering maths texts, this book does not assume a firm grasp of GCSE maths, yet unlike low-level general maths texts the content is tailored for the needs of engineers. The result is a unique text written for engineering students, but which takes a starting point below GCSE level. The textbook is therefore ideal for students of a wide range of abilities, and especially for those who find the theoretical side of mathematics difficult. John Bird's approach is based on numerous worked examples, supported by 525 worked problems and followed by 925 further problems. The content has been designed to match current level 2 courses, including Intermediate GNVQ and the new specifications for BTEC First. Level 3 students who struggle with their maths will also find this book particularly useful. With this in mind, all topics within the compulsory units of the AVCE (Applied Mathematics for Engineering) and the new specifications for BTEC National (Mathematics for Technicians) are covered. Lecturers' support materials: Throughout the book Assignments are provided that are ideal for use as tests or homework. These are the only problems where answers are not provided in the book. Full worked solutions are available to lecturers only as a free download from the Newnes website: www newnespress.com

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Author:   John O. Bird
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Newnes (an imprint of Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd )
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.624kg
ISBN:  

9780750657754

ISBN 10:   0750657758
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   24 October 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Preface; Basic arithmetic; Fractions, decimals and percentages; Calculations; Indices and standard form; Binary numbers; Algebra; Simple equations; Simultaneous equations; Transposition of formulae; Quadratic equations; Straight line graphs; Graphical solution of equations; Logarithms; Exponential functions; Reduction of non-linear laws to linear form; Geometry and triangles; Introduction to trigonometry; Trigonometric waveforms; Cartesian and Polar co-ordinates; Areas of plane figures; The circle; Volumes of common solids; Irregular areas and mean values of waveforms; Triangles and some practical applications; Vectors; Arithmetic and geometric progressions; Presentation of statistical data; Measures of central tendency and dispersion; Probability; Calculus; List of formulae; Answers to exercises; Index

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John Bird, the author of over 100 textbooks on engineering and mathematical subjects, is the former Head of Applied Electronics in the Faculty of Technology at Highbury College, Portsmouth, U.K. More recently, he has combined freelance lecturing at the University of Portsmouth, with technical writing and Chief Examiner responsibilities for City and Guilds Telecommunication Principles and Mathematics. John Bird is currently a Senior Instructional Officer at the School of Marine and Air Engineering at H.M.S. Sultan, Gosport, Hampshire, U.K. The school, which serves the Royal Navy, is one of Europe s largest engineering training establishments.

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