Demonstrates how probabilistic methods can be used to account for the variability and uncertainty that are an inherent feature of many engineering products and systems. Examples are provided from various areas of engineering, including mechanical, structural, civil, earthquake, industrial, reliability, materials, ocean, aerospace, electronic, and telecommunications. Suitable for young engineers and engineering students with some background in calculus, ordinary and partial differential equations, and general engineering disciplines. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.