Engineering Problem Solving with MATLAB (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Delores M. Etter (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0133976882 | ISBN-13: 978-0133976885 | Publication Date: September 8, 1996 | Edition: 2

Best-selling author D.M. Etter introduces readers to general problem-solving and design techniques through a five step process which uses MATLAB, the popular engineering software, for analysis and graphical display. The book features chapters organized around specific engineering applications drawn from a variety of engineering disciplines. This book is the cornerstone engineering tutorial in the MATLAB Curriculum Series.

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Best-selling author Delores Etter provides an up-to-date introduction to MATLAB. Presenting a consistent five-step problem-solving methodology, Etter describes the computational and visualization capabilities of MATLAB and illustrates the problem solving process through a variety of engineering examples and applications.

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Best-selling author D.M. Etter introduces readers to general problem-solving and design techniques through a five step process which uses MATLAB, the popular engineering software, for analysis and graphical display. The book features chapters organized around specific engineering applications drawn from a variety of engineering disciplines. This book is the cornerstone engineering tutorial in the MATLAB Curriculum Series.

Product Details

• Paperback: 332 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (September 8, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0133976882
• ISBN-13: 978-0133976885
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Review: Engineering Problem Solving with MATLAB, June 8, 2000

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Sergio Escobedo Bocardo - See all my reviews

This review is from: Engineering Problem Solving with MATLAB (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Review Engineering Problem Solving with MATLAB By Delores M. Etter

I teach numerical methods at B.S. and graduate levels, and have found the book very useful because it introduces the MATLAB operating environment and illustate it by means of engineering problem solving.

We use three tools in our numerical methods courses: advanced programmable calculators, high level language programs and mathematical commercial languages (MATLAB). All three options are important, but we feel that MATLAB provides a powerful and relatively easy way of work in this context.

The part II of the book (numerical techniques) is not a complete coverage of the numerical methods. However, the techniques presented here are well selected and constitute a good basis to apply the operating environment MATLAB. For a numerical methods course, it will be necessary to supplement this material with other books to cover the customary content of this subject.

I like the clear style of Dr. Etter. The examples selected for problem solving are interesting and of diverse areas. The student's opinions are, generally, favorable. Finally, I would like to recommend this book to teachers, students and professionals of engineering who uses the computer for problem solving.

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!, May 8, 2008

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Peter Kattan (New York, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Engineering Problem Solving with MATLAB (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

This is a good book to use to learn MATLAB especially designed for engineers. The first chapter covers problem solving with various examples. The second chapter introduces MATLAB and its basics. This is followed in chapters 3 and 4 by discussion of arrays and matrices, and control flow (If and For loops, etc). Chapter 5 covers statistical concepts and their use in MATLAB. This is followed in Chapters 6 and 7 by matrix computations and graphing (two and three-dimensional plots). Chapters 8-15 cover numerical methods but the coverage is not comprehensive. One major feature of the book is the diversity of the examples and applications that are provided. However, this book is rather old and may not cover some of the new features that were added in the latests MATLAB versions. If you are just beginning to learn MATLAB, check the book "MATLAB for Beginners: A Gentle Approach."