Scientific Foundations of Engineering
Stephen W. McKnight, Northeastern University;
Christos Zahopoulos, Northeastern University
Cambridge University Press, 2015
ISBN: 978-1-107-03585-0;
Language: English
Providing an overview of engineering foundations from a fundamental, scientific, and physical perspective, Scientific Foundations of Engineering reinforces the basic scientific and mathematical principles which support a range of engineering disciplines and applications. The text covers the basics of physics, including quantum physics, as well as some key topics in chemistry―making it a valuable resource for both students and professionals looking to gain a more coherent and interdisciplinary understanding of engineering systems. Throughout, the focus of the text is on common features of physical systems (such as mechanical and electronic resonance), showing how the same underlying principles apply to different disciplines. Problems are provided at the end of each chapter, including conceptual questions and examples, to demonstrate the practical application of fundamental scientific principles.
MATLAB is used to solve application examples in the book.
