2. Define the function fx ie. F(x) and error tolerance. 3. Input the initial guess values a and b. 4. Calculate fa=F(a) and fa=F(a). 5. Calculate c=b-fb*(b-a)/(fb-fa ...

Develop the Secant method to approximate the roots of a nonlinear function. This method uses two initial guesses and eliminates the need for computing derivatives, making it useful when the derivative ...

Abstract: This paper presents an application of a combined improved pre-prepared power demand (IPPD) table and secant method for solving the unit commitment (UC) problem of thermal units with ramp ...

A secant function based shear deformable finite element model is developed for the flexural behavior of laminated composite and sandwich plates with various conditions. The structural kinematics of ...