Everyday Math for the Building Trades - Softcover

Gerhart, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070242666 ISBN 13: 9780070242661

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 1996

Synopsis

You've got enough on your hands meeting deadlines and satisfying customers without having to be a whiz at mathematics, too. Now you can turn to this handy reference for answers to all of your construction-related mathematics questions. Filled with practical information and useful shortcuts, it's the perfect tool for performing the on-the-job calculations required in all of the major building trades, including construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and roofing.
Even complicated calculations such as roof pitch will become simple with the help of unique, time-saving features such as quick-reference diagrams, tables, and charts. The book guides you step by step through complicated calculations and provides plenty of easy-to-memorize tips and tricks for performing routine and complex calculations.

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From the Back Cover

Find solutions to everyday math problems with this time-saving field reference You've got enough on your hands meeting deadlines and satisfying customers without having to be a whiz at mathematics, too. Now you can turn to this handy reference for answers to all of your construction-related mathematics questions. Filled with practical information and useful shortcuts, it's the perfect tool for performing the on-the-job calculations required in all of the major building trades, including construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and roofing. Even complicated calculations such as roof pitch will become simple with the help of unique, time-saving features such as quick-reference diagrams, tables, and charts. The book guides you step-by-step through complicated calculations and provides plenty of easy-to-memorize tips and tricks for performing routine and complex calculations. You'll use this versatile handbook to figure: The amount of brick needed for building walls; Header sizes for wall spans; Space requirements for drainage pipes; The amount of paint needed for jobs; Stair riser elevations; And a host of other in-the-field tasks. Concise, down-to-earth explanations and formulas for solving day-to-day math problems in the field; Proven techniques for performing complex calculations quickly; Shows you how to train your staff in easy-to-use, problem-solving techniques.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070242666
• ISBN 13: 9780070242661
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 247