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Application of Calculus

Calculus was developed independently in the 17th century by Newton and Leibniz and is useful in engineering. It involves differentiation and integration and is used in fields like fluid mechanics, structural analysis, mechanical design, aerospace engineering, and more. Examples include calculating fluid flow, determining structural forces, computing surface areas, analyzing rocket thrust, and modeling physical systems. Calculus can be applied whenever a relationship can be graphed.

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Application of Calculus

Calculus was developed independently in the 17th century by Newton and Leibniz and is useful in engineering. It involves differentiation and integration and is used in fields like fluid mechanics, structural analysis, mechanical design, aerospace engineering, and more. Examples include calculating fluid flow, determining structural forces, computing surface areas, analyzing rocket thrust, and modeling physical systems. Calculus can be applied whenever a relationship can be graphed.

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Calculus, defined as the mathematical study of change, was developed independently by Isaac

Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz in the 17th century. Engineering is defined as "the profession
in which a knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences gained by study, experience, and
practice is applied with judgment to develop ways to utilize, economically, the materials and forces of
nature for the benefit of mankind." Some engineers directly use calculus in their daily practice and some
use computer programs based on calculus that simplify engineering design. Two methods of calculus,
differentiation and integration, are particularly useful in the practice of engineering, and are generally
used for optimization and summation, respectively.

Civil Engineering
Many aspects of civil engineering require calculus. Firstly, derivation of the basic fluid mechanics
equations requires calculus. For example, all hydraulic analysis programs, which aid in the design of
storm drain and open channel systems, use calculus numerical methods to obtain the results. In
hydrology, volume is calculated as the area under the curve of a plot of flow versus time and is
accomplished using calculus.

Structural Engineering
In structural engineering, calculus is used to determine the forces in complex configurations of
structural elements. Structural analysis relating to seismic design requires calculus. In a soil structure
context, calculations of bearing capacity and shear strength of soil are done using calculus, as is the
determination of lateral earth pressure and slope stability in complex situations.

Mechanical engineering
Many examples of the use of calculus are found in mechanical engineering, such as computing
the surface area of complex objects to determine frictional forces, designing a pump according to flow
rate and head, and calculating the power provided by a battery system. Newton's law of cooling is a
governing differential equation in HVAC design that requires integration to solve.

Aerospace Engineering
Numerous examples of the use of calculus can be found in aerospace engineering. Thrust over
time calculated using the ideal rocket equation is an application of calculus. Analysis of rockets that
function in stages also requires calculus, as does gravitational modeling over time and space. Almost all
physics models, especially those of astronomy and complex systems, use some form of calculus.

Lots of fields can benefit from the concepts in calculus. In cases where relationships can be
graphed, calculus can be used. That's the only prerequisite.

How fast is a diver or a long jumper going upon impact (or at any point during the dive or jump).
What path does a gymnast follow when she releases the uneven bars? How long does it take for a car to
drive from Point A to Point B?

All of these questions can be answered using calculus.

In a graph of distance vs. time, velocity is derivative. Derivatives describe the rate of change at
points on a graph so this shouldn't be too much of a surprise. If we had to describe the rate of change of
someone's position, velocity or speed would be a pretty apt description.

When chemicals react with one another, calculations about the rates at which they react involve
calculus. Engineers might use calculus for optimization problems. For instance, they can find the largest
volume that can be held by a soda and/or pop can, while using the smallest possible amount of
aluminum. They can also figure out the best size can top and bottom for optimal stacking ability.

Video game engineers might use various forms of calculus to simulate real-life situations.
Depending on the angle that a force is applied, where should those angry birds land after sling-shot
release? Will the pigs pay? Video games are steeped in calculus simulations.

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