Probability Concepts in Engineering: Emphasis on Applications to Civil and Environmental Engineering,...

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Alfredo H-S. Ang (University of California, Irvine) Wilson H. Tang (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)

Probability Concepts in Engineering

Emphasis on Applications to Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2e Instructor Site

Alfredo H-S. Ang (University of California, Irvine), Wilson H. Tang (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)

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Wiley
13 February 2006

Mathematics & Sciences; Mathematics; Technical design; Mechanical engineering & materials; Civil engineering, surveying & building

The material in the book is intended for a first course on applied probability and statistics for engineering students at the sophomore or junior level, or for self study, stressing probabilistic modeling and the fundamentals of statistical inferences. The primary aim is to provide an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals for the proper application in engineering problems.

The second edition of this well-known book (previously titled Probability Concepts in Engineering Planning and Design) by Alfredo Ang and Wilson Tang, two world-renowned educators, has been revised to simplify understanding the fundamentals of probability and statistics for engineering students. The second edition includes many new and expanded topics, including hypothesis testing and confidence intervals in regression analysis. Students using this text will develop the ability to formulate and solve real-world problems in engineering. The authors accomplish this by explaining all the concepts and methods through a variety of relevant engineering and physical problems.

Each basic principle is presented and illustrated through different examples relevant to engineering and the physical sciences, particularly civil and environmental engineering. The exercise problems in each chapter further enhance understanding of basic concepts and reinforce a working knowledge of concepts and methods. The authors firmly believe that the easiest and most effective way for engineers to learn and master a new set of abstract principles is to apply them to a variety of applications.

By: Alfredo H-S. Ang (University of California Irvine), Wilson H. Tang (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Edition
Dimensions: Height: 257mm, Width: 208mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 907g
ISBN: 9780471720645
ISBN 10: 047172064X
Pages: 420
Publication Date: 13 February 2006
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1 - Role of Probability and Statistics in Engineering Chapter 2 -- Fundamentals of Probability Models Chapter 3 -- Analytical Models of Random Phenomena Chapter 4 -- Functions of Random Variables Chapter 5 - Computer-Based Numerical and Simulation Methods in Probability Chapter 6 -- Statistical Inferences from Observational Data Chapter 7 -- Determination of Probability Distribution Models Chapter 8 -- Regression and Correlation Analyses Chapter 9 -- The Bayesian Approach Chapter 10 - Elements of Quality Assurance and Acceptance Sampling (Available only online at the Wiley web site) Appendices: Table A.1 -- Standard Normal Probabilities Table A.2 - CDF of the Binomial Distribution Table A.3 - Critical Values of t Distribution at Confidence Level (1- a)=p Table A.4 - Critical Values of the c2 Distribution at Confidence Level (1-a)=pTable A.5 - Critical Values of Dna at Significance Level a in the K-S Test Table A.6 - Critical Values of the Anderson-Darling Goodness-of-fit Test (for 4 specific distributions)

Alfredo H. Ang is currently Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Irvine.?He recieved is Ph.D. and M.S at the University of Illinois.?He received his B.S. at the Mapua Institute of Technology.