Trigonometry for Engineering Technology—With Mechanical, Civil, and Architectural Applications

Trigonometry for Engineering Technology is designed to teach the fundamentals to students new to the subject and is also useful for in-house training programs and as a self-study refresher. The text uses mechanical, civil, and architectural applications to enhance its explanations of real-world scenarios. Its open format enables it to be used as a workbook either in class or for independent study. In addition to its thorough treatment of right-angle trigonometry, the text includes oblique triangle calculations and graphing of trigonometric functions. The examples in each chapter demonstrate a specific type of problem-solving procedure and are followed by practice exercises. Answers and complete solutions to the exercises are included in the appendix.

Gary Powers has taught a wide range of classes for more than 15 years at South Hills School of Business and Technology, a two-year, post-secondary school located in State College, PA., including Geometry, Trigonometry, Physics, Dimensional Metrology, Machining, CNC Programming, and Mechanical Design. His students regularly serve internships with and are hired by a variety of engineering and manufacturing firms. Previously, Gary was employed for 16 years by Corning, Inc. as a manufacturing supervisor and process engineer. He holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, and after graduating from the Naval Nuclear Power School he served in the submarine force. Gary is a member of the American Society of Engineering Education.

Gary Powers has taught a wide range of classes for more than 15 years at South Hills School of Business and Technology, a two-year, post-secondary school located in State College, PA., including Geometry, Trigonometry, Physics, Dimensional Metrology, Machining, CNC Programming, and Mechanical Design. His students regularly serve internships with and are hired by a variety of engineering and manufacturing firms. Previously, Gary was employed for 16 years by Corning, Inc. as a manufacturing supervisor and process engineer. He holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, and after graduating from the Naval Nuclear Power School he served in the submarine force. Gary is a member of the American Society of Engineering Education.