RETURN TO SEARCH RESULTS
Introduction to Engineering Analysis: Applying Algebra II to Solve Engineering Problems

Introduction to Engineering Analysis: Applying Algebra II to Solve Engineering Problems

Author(s): Edmund Tsang

Edition: 2

Copyright: 2019

Choose Your Format

Website

$129.65

ISBN 9781524989613

Details KHPContent 180 days

Faculty Review Copy

This textbook is written for students who want to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering but are beginning their first semester in college taking Algebra II. This textbook accompanies a one-credit hour recitation course at Western Michigan University, Introduction to Engineering Analysis, in which students apply the concepts they learn in their Algebraic II course to solve a variety of engineering problems. These include problems involving density, atomic mass, and number of moles, and derivation of the functional relations between mass fraction, volume fraction, and molar fraction. Students also solve problems involving linear thermal expansion/contract, Ohm's law and Hooke's law and how to calculate the equivalent resistance or spring constants of various arrangement of electrical resistors or mechanical springs. Constant rate of change is represented by a chapter on linear interpolation/extrapolation; and on position-time under constant speed or constant acceleration. Projectile problems are discussed in a chapter on Quadratic Equation, and engineering examples of exponential and natural exponential functions are also provided.

Edmund Tsang

Edmund Tsang, Ph.D,., is Emeritus Associate Dean and Emeritus Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Western Michigan University. Dr. Tsang's professional interests include student success and retention, especially for the under-prepared population. He has had numerous grants from state and national funding agencies on curriculum and lab improvement; systemic change to support student success, retention and graduation; societal understanding of technology. Dr. Tsang received his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering (with Distinction) from University of Nebraska, and Ph.D. in Metallurgy from Iowa State University.

This textbook is written for students who want to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering but are beginning their first semester in college taking Algebra II. This textbook accompanies a one-credit hour recitation course at Western Michigan University, Introduction to Engineering Analysis, in which students apply the concepts they learn in their Algebraic II course to solve a variety of engineering problems. These include problems involving density, atomic mass, and number of moles, and derivation of the functional relations between mass fraction, volume fraction, and molar fraction. Students also solve problems involving linear thermal expansion/contract, Ohm's law and Hooke's law and how to calculate the equivalent resistance or spring constants of various arrangement of electrical resistors or mechanical springs. Constant rate of change is represented by a chapter on linear interpolation/extrapolation; and on position-time under constant speed or constant acceleration. Projectile problems are discussed in a chapter on Quadratic Equation, and engineering examples of exponential and natural exponential functions are also provided.

Edmund Tsang
Edmund Tsang

Edmund Tsang, Ph.D,., is Emeritus Associate Dean and Emeritus Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Western Michigan University. Dr. Tsang's professional interests include student success and retention, especially for the under-prepared population. He has had numerous grants from state and national funding agencies on curriculum and lab improvement; systemic change to support student success, retention and graduation; societal understanding of technology. Dr. Tsang received his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering (with Distinction) from University of Nebraska, and Ph.D. in Metallurgy from Iowa State University.