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Book SynopsisIntroduce the power and practicality of C++ programming to entry-level engineers with Bronson's C++ FOR ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS, 4E. This proven, pragmatic text is designed specifically for today's first- and second-year engineering and science students with a wealth of new applications and examples taken from real situations involving electrical and structural engineering, fluid mechanics, mathematics, power generation, and heat transfer challenges.The book starts with a solid foundation in procedural programming before moving into a reorganized, clear presentation of object-oriented concepts. Dynamic case studies, career spotlights and engineering-driven applications showcase the relevance of concepts students are learning to their careers. Helpful tips demonstrate how to avoid common C++ programming errors, while updates ensure that students are learning the most recent C++ code standards.
Table of ContentsPART I: FUNDAMENTALS OF C++ PROGRAMMING. 1. Preliminaries. 2. Problem Solving Using C++. 3. Assignment, Formatting, and Interactive Input. 4. Selection Structures. 5. Repetition Statements. 6. Modularity Using Functions. 7. Arrays. 8. I/O File Streams and Data Files. 9. Completing the Basics. 10. Pointers. PART II: OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING. 11. Introduction to Classes. 12. Adding Functionality to Your Classes. PART III: ADDITIONAL TOPICS. 13. Structures. 14. Numerical Methods. 15. Bit Operations (Online Chapter). APPENDICES: A. Operator Precedence Table. B. ASCII Character Codes. C. Floating-Point Number Storage. D. Command-Line Arguments.
