Mote Method Books for Civil and Structural Engineers

The Mote Method revolutionizes the way civil and structural engineers perform their calculations. The following books show engineers how to save time, improve output, and achieve excellence in their profession.

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The Engineer's Word

The Engineer’s Word shows engineers how to maximize the power of MS Word 2003 and produce top-quality engineering calculations while reducing the burden of preparation.

Learn how MS Word creates and formats calculations, establishes style and the table of contents, captures third-party results, and draws effectively. Move through 10 modules, each taking an average of 15 minutes to complete, with step-by-step screen shots, starting from a blank sheet to the completed calculation. For more information and purchase, Visit Trafford.com.

The Engineer’s Tables

The Engineer’s Tables examines what constitutes a good engineering spreadsheet. It is a blend of the commonsense rules of traditional calculations and the disciplinary principles needed when using MS Excel for engineering purposes. Engineers are introduced to a scale of spreadsheets from simple to complex.

Level I is simple spreadsheets, prepared in a matter of hours and requiring only simple self-checking.

Level II spreadsheets are prepared in days and will start to show the opportunities for future development. Another person is needed to check and verify them; limited to project use.

Level III spreadsheets are prepared in weeks and require planning and supporting basic documentations. They will require thorough checking; may be intended for future projects and group use.

Level IV spreadsheets are prepared over months and require flowcharts, verification and theory sheets, intended for corporate use in future projects. They will be peer-reviewed.

The Engineer’s Tables introduces drawings, charts, flowchart lessons, designing for the future and hyperlink tricks. Mastering these topics prepares you for The Engineer’s Basic. For more information and purchase, Visit Trafford.com.

The Engineer’s Basic

The Engineer’s Basic is the third book in the Mote Method and introduces the Visual Basic for Application (VBA) language and macros. Rediscover the arcane knowledge of Basic, Fortran and flowcharts. This will become available early next year, 2010.