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NuMeth Intro

The document discusses numerical methods as tools for solving mathematical problems, highlighting the limitations of non-computer methods such as manual calculations and graphical solutions. It emphasizes the historical development of numerical methods from early tools like the abacus to modern computers, which are essential for addressing complex real-life problems. A fundamental understanding of engineering problems is necessary for effectively utilizing these computational tools.

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NuMeth Intro

The document discusses numerical methods as tools for solving mathematical problems, highlighting the limitations of non-computer methods such as manual calculations and graphical solutions. It emphasizes the historical development of numerical methods from early tools like the abacus to modern computers, which are essential for addressing complex real-life problems. A fundamental understanding of engineering problems is necessary for effectively utilizing these computational tools.

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Numerical method is a tool – graphical solutions

that deals with the (without the aid of


mathematical model computers) are extremely
(formulated to describe the tedious and awkward to
theory) to give a valid implement.
numerical or graphical
result. [Link] and slide
rules were used to
Non-computer Methods implement numerical
[Link] were derived methods manually.
for some problems using – manual calculations are
analytical, or exact, slow and tedious.
methods. – consistent results are
– analytical solutions can elusive because of simple
be derived for only a limited blunders that arise when
class of problems. These numerous manual tasks are
include those that can be performed
approximated with linear
models and those that have Why should you study
simple geometry and low Numerical Methods?
dimensionality.
– analytical solutions are of a. Historical Review:
limited practical value ➔​ ABACUS by
because most real problems Chinese society,
are nonlinear and involve which was used for
complex shapes and arithmetic operation
processes. only.
➔​ Slide rule by John
[Link] solutions Napier to compute a
were used to characterize logarithmic
the behavior of systems. problems in early
16th century.
– graphical solutions usually ➔​ An accounting
took the form of plots or machine by Blaise
nomographs. Although Pascal called
graphical techniques can Pascal Calculator.
often be used to solve ➔​ 18th Century:
complex problems, the Revolutionary
results are not very precise. invention of
Difference Engine &
Analytical Engine by
Charles Babbage. ›
Later on till the date,
all advanced/most
recent computers
are based on that
principle.

b. Present Context:
➔​ Now-a-days,
computers are great
tools in numerical
computation, which
plays an
indispensable role
in solving real-life
mathematical,
physical and
engineering
problems.
➔​ However, without a
fundamental
understanding of
engineering
problems, they will
be useless.
The three phases of
engineering problem
solving: (a) the precomputer
(b) the computer era

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