Nomography (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

L. Ivan Epstein

 
9780282548957: Nomography (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the geometry of nomograms and how they turn equations into visual tools. In this clear, accessible guide, readers learn how to represent complex relations among multiple variables with straight lines, intersections, and scalable graphs. The text blends theory with practical construction, showing how to build and transform nomograms that model three or more variables.

This edition dives into the mechanics of nomographic diagrams, including how nonprojective transformations work, how to handle degenerate cases, and how special functions like the Weierstrass function arise in nomography. It explains the role of determinants, matrices, and alignment techniques as they relate to visual problem solving. Readers will find both the foundational math and hands-on examples that illuminate how to create precise, readable diagrams for engineering and mathematical applications.

What you’ll experience
- Step-by-step exploration of constructing nomograms and multiple alignment charts
- Insight into transforming and scaling diagrams while preserving accuracy
- Discussion of special cases, such as degenerate roots and complex branches
- Connections to broader topics like projective transformations, ladder scales, and high-accuracy approaches

Ideal for readers who want a practical, math-grounded approach to graphical problem solving, whether for study, teaching, or engineering work.

Ideal for readers of mathematics, engineering graphics, and related fields who value clear methods for turning equations into visual tools.


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9780484600989: Nomography (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0484600982 ISBN 13 :  9780484600989
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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