Probabilistic Modeling in the Mechanical Sciences and Engineering provides engineers, scientists, and students with a self-contained, comprehensive introduction to applied probabilistic modeling. Perfectly suited to undergraduate and graduate coursework, professional reference, or self-study, this book develops applied probability along with the historical context of the field, providing short biographies and portraits of key names mentioned in the book. The authors have included extensive example problems, ample end-of-chapter problems, and footnotes that provide references for further in-depth information. Topics include random processes, reliability, and the Monte Carlo method. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.