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Master practical mathematics used in real industry, with thousands of worked examples and ready-to-use formulas.
This industrial mathematics text is designed for people employed in technical trades or preparing for technical study. It offers clear explanations, self-instruction, and lots of applied problems you can relate to shop work and engineering data.
Originally created to help shop foremen, master mechanics, and students in technical programs, the book emphasizes how mathematics applies to computation from practical formulas and commercial data. It covers arithmetic, fractions, powers and roots, measurement, and the use of handbooks, tables, and slide rules to solve real problems.
- Extensive worked examples and applied problems across chapters on operations, powers, fractions, weights, measures, and machinery topics.
- Guidance on using engineering data and technical publications to inform calculations.
- Structured lessons that build skills in calculation, measurement, and problem solving for industry settings.
- Supports both self‑study and classroom use with clear steps and practical focus.
Ideal for readers of industrial mathematics, shop floor workers seeking practical math skills, and students preparing for technical careers.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an exploration into the practical mathematics utilized throughout technical industries, designed to aid those actively working or prospectively seeking employment in these fields. The author begins by introducing the fundamental mathematical operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, then progresses to explain powers and roots, fractions, weights and measures, and mensuration, before concluding with screw cutting, pulleys, belts, horsepower, and logarithms. With a focus on developing fluency in various mathematical applications, this book positions the reader to confidently tackle technical computations, formulas, and problems encountered in daily work. By empowering readers with a thorough understanding of the role of mathematics in technical industries, this book serves as an invaluable resource for navigating the complexities of present-day industrial settings. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780366669356_0
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