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Ensayo: Ingeniería económica (DeGarmo), 12.ª edición — William G. Sullivan (PDF)
Introducción
La obra Ingeniería económica de DeGarmo, en su 12.ª edición adaptada por William G. Sullivan, es un texto fundamental para estudiantes y profesionales de la ingeniería interesados en la evaluación económica de proyectos y en la toma de decisiones técnicas con criterios financieros. Este ensayo analiza los contenidos clave del libro, sus aportes metodológicos y su relevancia práctica en la ingeniería moderna.
1. Portability
The physical 12th edition is a thick, heavy volume (over 700 pages). A PDF allows students to carry it on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, making study sessions in libraries, cafeterias, or commutes much easier. Ensayo: Ingeniería económica (DeGarmo), 12
At its core, engineering is about solving problems—but it’s never just about the "best" technical solution. It’s about finding the design with the most favorable economic result within the context of a business opportunity. Sullivan’s work emphasizes that technical superiority must align with economic efficiency. If a robot is faster but the cost of implementation Modern Excel functions for NPV (Net Present Value)
- Modern Excel functions for NPV (Net Present Value) and IRR (Internal Rate of Return).
- Updated tax laws relevant to the US and international contexts (adapted for Spanish editions).
- Real-world mini-cases from renewable energy, software development, and manufacturing.
Decision-Making Skills: It develops proficiency in using these methods to solve real-world problems and make "rational decisions" in professional engineering practice. Core Content & Topics Decision-Making Skills : It develops proficiency in using
The 12th edition is structured to guide readers from basic concepts to complex multi-attribute decision models. Sixteenth Edition - ElCoM
- Appendices C & D – Detailed discrete and continuous compounding factor tables for standard interest rates (e.g., 1%, 2%, … 25%, 30%, 40%, 50%).
- A worked “interpolation” method – When your problem requires an interest rate not listed (e.g., 11.5%), the book shows how to linearly interpolate between table values.
- A small “Error Analysis” note – Explains the small error in linear interpolation for compound interest factors and when it’s acceptable (most engineering economy problems).
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