Modeling and Problem Solving Techniques for Engineers

This book offers a comprehensive survey of computer methods for engineers that know the importance of high-tech future applications but cannot understand them. Typically, design and production engineers can find books for specialists already well-versed in various applications, but many need one that helps them to understand the world of advanced computer aided engineering activities from the basics forward. This book will give these engineers a map to this sometimes confusing world. It provides basic theoretical background and examines the relative value of various competitive computer-aided engineering methods. The book is written in a style free of computer specialists' jargon. Conceptual and detailed design, styling, modeling, analysis, simulation, manufacturing planning, and 3D graphic visualization are all covered.