Elements of Constructive Geometry (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Noetling

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656311398 ISBN 13: 9780656311392

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the basics of constructive geometry with clear, hands‑on exercises that build confidence from lines to solids.

This edition guides you through fundamental concepts and practical methods you can apply right away.

The book starts with the building blocks of geometry—lines, angles, and figures formed by straight lines. It moves from simple constructions to area and volume, using concrete steps and measurements. You’ll find worked examples and prompts that help you see how shapes relate to each other, including triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and polygons. The material also covers circles, cylinders, pyramids, and other mathematical bodies, tying together theory and practice.

• Learn to draw and compare lines, construct and name angles, and explore their measures using hands‑on activities.
• Practice calculating areas of common figures (triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, polygons) and understanding how parts relate to the whole.
• Explore the circle, its angles, and related figures, plus practical methods for estimating and calculating volumes in solids like pyramids, cones, and cylinders.
• Work with regular and half‑regular bodies, from the cube and tetrahedron to the octahedron and icosahedron, using straightforward formulas and reasoning.

Ideal for students seeking a practical, methodical introduction to geometry and readers who enjoy learning by doing through continuous, progressive exercises.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656311398
• ISBN 13: 9780656311392
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 68