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Nomography: A renewed pedagogical tool to sciences and engineering high-education studies
Pedro Martínez-Pagán1, Leif Roschier2
1Department of Mining and Civil Engineering, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, 30203 Cartagena, Spain.
Heliyon
|June 28, 2022
Summary
Nomography, a graphical calculation method, offers rapid, accurate solutions for complex formulas. This study reintroduces nomography and PyNomo software as valuable educational tools for science and engineering.
Area of Science:
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Computational Science
Background:
- Nomography, the graphical representation of functional dependencies, was historically vital for scientific and engineering calculations.
- Its use declined with the advent of personal computers and calculators.
- However, nomography's potential for intuitive and rapid graphical calculations remains significant.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define alignment charts and highlight their importance as graphical tools in science and engineering.
- To introduce PyNomo software for creating scalable, vector-based nomograms.
- To advocate for the inclusion of nomography and PyNomo in academic curricula.
Main Methods:
- Defining alignment charts and their mathematical underpinnings.
- Introducing PyNomo software for nomogram construction.
- Analyzing example nomograms generated by PyNomo for educational applications.
Main Results:
- Alignment charts are effective graphical tools for complex calculations.
- PyNomo software facilitates the creation of high-quality, scalable nomograms.
- Nomography, when integrated with modern tools like PyNomo, offers renewed educational value.
Conclusions:
- Nomography remains a relevant and powerful computational tool.
- PyNomo software enhances the accessibility and utility of nomograms.
- Integrating nomography into academic settings can improve understanding of complex scientific and engineering principles.
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