Some practical mathematical techniques

The various papers which have considered the subect of automation of engineering computations have shown that there are certain mathematical procedures, such as interpolation in tables and solution of equations, which occur with considerable frequency. In this paper an effort is made to give some more explicit information on a few of these procedures. It is not feasible to do more than indicate some of the methods which have been of value, but it is hoped that these may help to develop interest in a most fascinating and useful field. The way to further study is indicated by the references.