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Sinopsis
Turn equations into visuals you can use at a glance.
This book shows how nomographs, slide rules, and coordinate papers transform complex formulas into practical tools for quick insight and calculation.
Designed for engineers, students, and professionals, it guides you through the fundamentals of graphical computation. Learn how to build and read scales, alignments, and charts that turn algebra into accessible visual work. The text combines theory with hands-on examples, so you can apply graphical methods to real problems in science and engineering.
Inside you’ll find clear explanations of different chart styles, step-by-step construction techniques, and worked examples that illustrate the power of visual problem solving. The material covers straight and curved scales, multi-variable charts, and empirical formulas, all aimed at making complex calculations more intuitive.
- How to represent functions and relations with scales and charts
- Techniques for reading and using nomographic and alignment charts
- Approaches to solving equations with straight, curved, or multi-index scales
- Practical examples across engineering topics like flow, tension, and deflection
Ideal for readers who want a practical, diagram-based approach to mathematical problems and engineering calculations.
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This book embodies a course given by the writer for a number of years in the Mathematical Laboratory Of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It is designed as an aid in the solution of a large num ber Of problems which the engineer, as well as the student of engineering, meets in his work.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a practical guide to solving complex mathematical problems using graphical and mechanical methods. Written for engineers and students alike, it delves into the principles of scales and their application in various computational tools, including slide rules. The author meticulously explains the construction and use of alignment charts, a powerful tool for simplifying complex formulas. The book goes beyond basic computation, exploring the fitting of equations to empirical data. It tackles the challenge of analyzing periodic data, such as those found in alternating currents or sound waves. Through a combination of numerical, graphical, and mechanical techniques, the book offers a comprehensive approach to tackling a wide array of engineering problems. Throughout, the author provides numerous illustrative examples and exercises, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to master the art of graphical and mechanical computation. The book's insights into these powerful tools and their applications remain relevant and insightful for engineers and mathematicians alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331972600_0
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