C++ for Engineers and Scientists, 4th Edition

Introduce 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 Contents

Part I: Fundamentals of C++ Programming
Chapter 1. Preliminaries
Chapter 2. Problem Solving Using C++
Chapter 3. Assignment, Formatting, and Interactive Input
Chapter 4. Selection Structures
Chapter 5. Repetition Statements
Chapter 6. Modularity Using Functions
Chapter 7. Arrays
Chapter 8. I/O Streams and Data Files
Chapter 9. Completing the Basics
Chapter 10. Pointers

Part II: Object-Oriented Programming
Chapter 11. Introduction to Classes
Chapter 12. Adding Functionality to Your Classes

Part III: Additional Topics
Chapter 13. Structures
Chapter 14. Numerical Methods
Chapter 15. Bit Operations

Appendices A. Operator Precedence Table
Appendices B. ASCII Character Codes
Appendices C. Floating-Point Number Storage
Appendices D. Command-Line Arguments