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Preface | |
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Engineering-An Exciting Profession | |
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Introduction to the Engineering Profession | |
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Engineering Work Is All Around You | |
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Engineering as a Profession and Common Traits of Good Engineers | |
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Common Traits of Good Engineers | |
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Engineering Disciplines | |
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Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) | |
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Professional Profile | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Impromptu Design I | |
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Preparing for an Engineering Career | |
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Making the Transition from High School to College | |
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Budgeting Your Time | |
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Daily Studying and Preparation | |
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Get Involved with an Engineering Organization | |
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Your Graduation Plan | |
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Other Considerations | |
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Student Profile | |
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Professional Profile | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Introduction to Engineering Design | |
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Engineering Design Process | |
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Engineering Economics | |
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Material Selection | |
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Teamwork | |
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Common Traits of Good Teams | |
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Conflict Resolution | |
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Project Scheduling and Task Chart | |
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Evaluating Alternatives | |
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Patent, Trademark, and Copyright | |
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Engineering Standards and Codes | |
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Examples of Standards and Codes Organizations in the United States | |
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Examples of International Standards and Codes | |
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Drinking Water Standards in the United States | |
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Outdoor Air Quality Standards in the United States | |
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Indoor Air Quality Standards in the United States | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Impromptu Design II | |
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Engineering Communication | |
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Communication Skills and Presentation of Engineering Work | |
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Basic Steps Involved in the Solution of Engineering Problems | |
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Homework Presentation | |
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Progress Report, Executive Summary, and Short Memos | |
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Detailed Technical Report | |
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Oral Communication and Presentation | |
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PowerPoint Presentation | |
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Engineering Graphical Communication | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Engineering Ethics | |
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Engineering Ethics | |
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The Code of Ethics of the National Society of Professional Engineers | |
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Code of Ethics for Engineers | |
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Engineer's Creed | |
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Summary | |
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Problem | |
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Engineering Ethics: A Case Study from NSPE | |
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Engineering Fundamentals-Concepts Every Engineer Should Know | |
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Fundamental Dimensions and Units | |
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Engineering Problems and Fundamental Dimensions | |
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Systems of Units | |
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Unit Conversion | |
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Dimensional Homogeneity | |
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Numerical versus Symbolic Solutions | |
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Significant Digits (Figures) | |
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Engineering Components and Systems | |
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Physical Laws of Observations in Engineering | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Length and Length-Related Parameters | |
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Length as a Fundamental Dimension | |
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Measurement of Length | |
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Nominal Sizes versus Actual Sizes | |
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Radians as Ratio of Two Lengths | |
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Strain as Ratio of Two Lengths | |
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Area | |
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Volume | |
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Second Moment of Areas | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Impromptu Design III | |
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An Engineering Marvel: The New York City Water Tunnel No. 3 | |
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Time and Time-Related Parameters | |
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Time as a Fundamental Dimension | |
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Measurement of Time | |
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Periods and Frequencies | |
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Flow of Traffic | |
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Parameters Involving Length and Time | |
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Angular Motion | |
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Professional Profile | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Mass and Mass-Related Parameters | |
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Mass as a Fundamental Dimension | |
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Measurement of Mass | |
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Density, Specific Volume, and Specific Gravity | |
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Mass Flow Rate | |
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Mass Moment of Inertia | |
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Momentum | |
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Conservation of Mass | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Impromptu Design IV | |
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Force and Force-Related Parameters | |
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What We Mean by Force | |
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Newton's Laws in Mechanics | |
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Pressure and Stress-Force Acting Over an Area | |
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Modulus of Elasticity, Modulus of Rigidity, and Bulk Modulus of Compressibility | |
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Moment, Torque-Forces Acting at a Distance | |
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Work-Force Acting Over a Distance | |
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Linear Impulse-Forces Acting Over Time | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Impromptu Design V | |
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An Engineering Marvel: Caterpillar 797 Mining Truck | |
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Temperature and Temperature-Related Parameters | |
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Temperature as a Fundamental Dimension | |
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Measurement of Temperature and Its Units | |
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Temperature Difference and Heat Transfer | |
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Thermal Comfort, Metabolic Rate, and Clothing Insulation | |
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Some Temperature-Related Materials Properties | |
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Heating Values of Fuels | |
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Professional Profile | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Electric Current and Related Parameters | |
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Electric Current as a Fundamental Dimension | |
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Voltage | |
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Direct Current and Alternating Current | |
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Electric Circuits and Components | |
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Electric Motors | |
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Professional Profile | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Energy and Power | |
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Work, Mechanical Energy, Thermal Energy | |
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Conservation of Energy-First Law of Thermodynamics | |
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Understanding What We Mean by Power | |
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Watts and Horsepower | |
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Efficiency | |
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Student Profile | |
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Professional Profile | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Impromptu Design VI | |
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An Engineering Marvel: Hoover Dam | |
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Computational Engineering Tools-Using Available Software to Solve Engineering Problems | |
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Electronic Spreadsheets | |
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Microsoft Excel-Basic Ideas | |
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Cells and Their Addresses | |
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Creating Formulas in Excel | |
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Using Excel Functions | |
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Using Excel Logical Functions | |
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Plotting with Excel | |
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Matrix Computation with Excel | |
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Curve Fitting with Excel | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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MATLAB | |
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MATLAB-Basic Ideas | |
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Using MATLAB Built-in Functions | |
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Plotting with MATLAB | |
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Importing Excel and Other Data Files into MATLAB | |
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Matrix Computations with MATLAB | |
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Curve Fitting with MATLAB | |
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Symbolic Mathematics with MATLAB | |
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Professional Profile | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Engineering Graphical Communication-Conveying Information to Other Engineers, Machinists, Technicans, and Managers | |
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Engineering Drawings and Symbols | |
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Importance of Engineering Drawing | |
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Orthographic Views | |
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Dimensioning and Tolerancing | |
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Isometric View | |
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Sectional Views | |
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Civil, Electrical, and Electronic Drawings | |
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Solid Modeling | |
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Why Do We Need Engineering Symbols? | |
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Examples of Common Symbols used in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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An Engineering Marvel: Boeing 777 Commercial Airplane | |
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Engineering Material Selection-An Important Design Decision | |
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Engineering Materials | |
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Material Selection | |
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Electrical, Mechanical, and Thermophysical Properties of Materials | |
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Some Common Solid Engineering Materials | |
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Some Common Fluid Materials | |
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Professional Profile | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Impromptu Design VII | |
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An Engineering Marvel: The Jet Engine | |
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Mathematics, Statistics, and Engineering Economics-Why are they Important? | |
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Mathematics in Engineering | |
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Mathematical Symbols and Greek Alphabet | |
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Linear Models | |
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Nonlinear Models | |
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Exponential and Logarithmic Models | |
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Matrix Algebra | |
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Calculus | |
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Differential Equations | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Probability and Statistics in Engineering | |
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Probability-Basic Ideas | |
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Statistics-Basic Ideas | |
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Frequency Distributions | |
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Measures of Central Tendency Variation-Mean, Median, and Standard Deviation | |
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Normal Distribution | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Engineering Economics | |
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Cash Flow Diagram | |
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Simple and Compound Interest | |
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Future Worth of a Present Amount | |
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Effective Interest Rate | |
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Present Worth of Future Amount | |
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Present Worth of Series Payment or Annuity | |
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Future Worth of Series Payment | |
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Summary of Engineering Economics Analysis | |
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Choosing the Best Alternatives-Decision Making | |
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Summary | |
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Problems | |
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Appendix | |
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Credits | |
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Index | |