Basics of Graphics With Applications

Abstract

The basic, special, and additional commands for generating two- and three-dimensional graphs are presented. It describes formatting commands for inserting labels, headings, texts, and symbols into a plot, as well as color, marker, and line qualifiers. Graphs with more than one curve and graphs with two Y axes are discussed. The possibilities of creating multiple plots on one page are shown. All the commands studied are presented with examples from the field of mechanics and tribology (M&T). At the end of the chapter, applications are given; they illustrate how to generate 2D and 3D graphs for engine piston velocity, power screw efficiency, engine oil viscosity, and a number of other M&T problems.