Application of Excel in Construction Engineering: Examples of Fast Calculation Tools

Author: Xie Jian
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: As a flagship software in spreadsheet applications, Excel has become increasingly mature. Its powerful functionality has made it a reliable assistant in the field of office automation. Can such an excellent tool software be applied to the field of construction engineering to serve structural engineers? The answer is affirmative. Excel enables structural engineers to complete complex, calculation-intensive tasks and easily perform lengthy computational processes, thereby freeing them from intricate mathematical calculations. As a leading spreadsheet software, Excel has grown increasingly mature. While its powerful features make it a valuable assistant in office automation, it also provides structural engineers with a means of rapid calculation. This book, presented in a visually engaging manner with practical examples, follows the approach of identifying problems, analyzing cases, and solving them, comprehensively introducing the powerful functions and usage techniques of Excel as a rapid calculation tool in construction engineering. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate, associate degree, graduate students, and participants in Excel training courses, as well as a reference for a wide range of engineering design professionals.