Spreadsheet tools for engineers using Excel 2007 / Byron S. Gottfried.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gottfried, Byron S., 1934-

Contributor:

Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

Series:

McGraw-Hill's BEST--basic engineering series and tools

Basic engineering series and tools

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering--Data processing.

Engineering.

Microsoft Excel (Computer file).

Electronic spreadsheets.

Physical Description:

x, 511 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Boston : McGraw-Hill, 2009.

Summary:

Through previous versions, this practical text has found a permanent spot in many introductory engineering courses by successfully combining an introduction to Excel® fundamentals with a clear presentation on how Excel® can be used to solve common engineering problems. Updated to Excel® 2007, this version of Spreadsheet Tools for Engineers provides engineering students with a strong foundation in problem solving as well as specific instructions in the use of Excel® 2007.

As part of McGraw-Hill's BEST series for freshman engineering curricula, this text is particularly geared toward introductory students. The author provides a wealth of background information on technical terms, and numerous examples illustrating both traditional and spreadsheet solutions for a variety of engineering problems. The first four chapters introduce the basics of problem solving and Excel® fundamentals. Beyond that, the chapters are largely independent of one another. Topics covered include graphing data, unit conversions, data analysis, interpolation and curve fitting, solving equations, evaluating integrals, creating macros and user-defined functions, comparing economic alternatives, and system optimization.

Features:

This text focuses on Excel® 2007.

The chapter on macros includes material on creating user-defined functions within VBA.

The text is written in a straightforward, easy-to-understand style.

The chapters are designed so that underlying basic ideas always precede the Excel® implementations.

Each chapter contains detailed examples and extensive lists of problems for student solution.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Engineering Analysis and Spreadsheets 1

1.1 A Spreadsheet Overview 1

1.2 General Problem-Solving Techniques 6

1.3 Applicable Engineering Fundamentals 7

1.4 Mathematical Solution Procedures 14

Chapter 2 Creating an Excel Worksheet 17

2.1 Entering and Leaving Excel 18

2.2 Getting Help 21

2.3 Moving around the Worksheet 24

2.4 Entering Data 26

2.5 Correcting Errors 30

2.6 Using Formulas 31

2.7 Using Functions 45

2.8 Saving and Retrieving a Worksheet 52

2.9 Printing a Worksheet 55

Chapter 3 Editing an Excel Worksheet 62

3.1 Editing the Worksheet 62

3.2 Undoing Changes 68

3.3 Copying and Moving Formulas 68

3.4 Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns 70

3.5 Inserting and Deleting Individual Cells 73

3.6 Smart Tags 75

3.7 Adjusting Column Widths 77

3.8 Formatting Data Items 78

3.9 Editing Shortcuts 80

3.10 Hyperlinks 80

3.11 Displaying Cell Formulas 84

3.12 Closing Remarks 86

Chapter 4 Making Logical Decisions (IF-THEN-ELSE) 87

4.1 Logical (Boolean) Expressions 87

4.2 The IF Function 88

4.3 Nested IF Functions 89

Chapter 5 Graphing Data 97

5.1 Characteristics of a Good Graph 97

5.2 Creating a Graph in Excel 100

5.3 X-Y Graphs (Excel Scatter Charts, or XY Charts) 102

5.4 Adding Data to an Existing Data Set 107

5.5 Semi-Log Graphs 115

5.6 Log-Log Graphs 120

5.7 Line Graphs (Excel Line Charts) 126

5.8 Bar Graphs (Excel Column Charts) 130

5.9 Pie Charts 135

5.10 Closing Remarks 140

Chapter 6 Analyzing Data Statistically 141

6.1 Data Characteristics 141

6.2 Histograms 151

6.3 Cumulative Distributions 160

Chapter 7 Fitting Equations to Data 169

7.1 Linear Interpolation 170

7.2 The Method of Least Squares 176

7.3 Fitting a Straight Line to a Set of Data 178

7.4 Least Squares Curve Fitting in Excel 183

7.5 Fitting Other Functions to a Set of Data 192

7.6 Selecting the Best Function for a Given Data Set 207

Chapter 8 Sorting and Filtering Data 225

8.1 Creating a List in Excel 226

8.2 Sorting Data in Excel 227

8.3 Filtering Data in Excel 237

8.4 Tables 244

8.5 Pivot Tables 245

8.6 Pivot Charts 255

Chapter 9 Transferring Data 258

9.1 Importing Data from a Text File 258

9.2 Exporting Data to a Text File 264

9.3 Transferring HTML Data 270

9.4 Transferring Data to Microsoft Word 273

9.5 Transferring Data to Microsoft PowerPoint 286

Chapter 10 Converting Units 295

10.1 Simple Conversions 295

10.2 Simple Conversions in Excel 296

10.3 Converting Temperatures 301

10.4 Complex Conversions 303

10.5 Complex Conversions in Excel 304

Chapter 11 Solving Single Equations 309

11.1 Characteristics of Nonlinear Algebraic Equations 310

11.2 Solving Equations Graphically 312

11.3 Solving Equations Numerically 314

11.4 Solving Equations in Excel Using Goal Seek 321

11.5 Solving Equations in Excel Using Solver 330

Chapter 12 Solving Simultaneous Equations 340

12.1 Matrix Notation 341

12.2 Matrix Operations in Excel 351

12.3 Solving Simultaneous Equations in Excel Using Matrix Inversion 353

12.4 Solving Simultaneous Equations in Excel Using Solver 357

Chapter 13 Evaluating Integrals 373

13.1 The Trapezoidal Rule 374

13.2 Simpson's Rule 387

13.3 Integrating Measured Data 396

Chapter 14 Creating and Executing Macros and Functions 402

14.1 Recording a Macro 402

14.2 Executing a Macro 404

14.3 Cell Addressing within a Macro 408

14.4 Saving a Macro 412

14.5 Viewing a Macro in VBA 414

14.6 Editing a Macro in VBA 418

14.7 User-Defined Functions 424

Chapter 15 Comparing Economic Alternatives 434

15.1 Compound Interest 434

15.2 The Time Value of Money 447

15.3 Uniform, Multipayment Cash Flows 449

15.4 Irregular Cash Flows 457

15.5 Internal Rate of Return 464

Chapter 16 Finding Optimum Solutions 473

16.1 Optimization Problem Characteristics 474

16.2 Solving Optimization Problems in Excel 486.

Notes:

Includes index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

9780073385860

0073385867

OCLC:

244060464

Publisher Number:

99937319358