Engineering Computation by Ketter & Prawel (Modern Methods of) [Textbook Binding]

Description

1969 McGraw Hill publishing edition. Hardcover has some shelf wear at edges and corners. No dustjacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This vintage textbook, “Engineering Computation by Ketter & Prawel (Modern Methods of),” offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of computational engineering. Published in 1969, it captures a pivotal moment in history when the field was rapidly evolving, fueled by the advent of digital computers and new numerical methods. The authors, experts in their field, aimed to equip students and professionals with the latest techniques for solving complex engineering problems through computational approaches.

While the methods and technologies described may seem antiquated by today’s standards, this book holds immense historical value. It represents the foundation upon which modern computational engineering was built, paving the way for the sophisticated simulations and analyses that have revolutionized industries from aerospace to civil engineering. For collectors and enthusiasts of scientific literature, this book offers a rare opportunity to explore the thought processes and methodologies that shaped a discipline now integral to virtually every engineering endeavor.