Practical Geometry: For Builders and Architects (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. E. Paynter

9780266449355: Practical Geometry: For Builders and Architects (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266449352 ISBN 13: 9780266449355

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master practical geometry for building and design, with real-world problems and clear explanations.

This non fiction guide is designed as a text for architects, surveyors, and students, combining useful information with just enough scientific explanation to satisfy curious readers. It emphasizes applying geometry to building construction, carpentry, and joinery, while offering plenty of practical exercises.

The book presents a midway path between theory and hands-on practice. It uses real workshop scenarios and carefully chosen examples to help you solve common tough problems. It also aligns with examinations and syllabi, making it helpful for private study as well as classroom use.

Practical coverage of scales, angles, and measurement tools used in construction
Step-by-step methods for plotting, surveying, and geometrical reasoning in plans and elevations
Problems and examples drawn from building construction, carpentry, and joinery
End-of-chapter exercises and board exam style questions for self-testing

Ideal for readers who want geometry that you can apply directly on the job or in study, combining accessible explanations with plenty of concrete, hands-on problems.

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