Mathematics for Carpentry and the Construction Trades

Name: Mathematics for Carpentry and the Construction Trades
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ISBN: 9780135114001

ISBN-10: 0135114004

ISBN-13: 9780135114001

Edition: 3rd 2012

Authors: Alfred Webster, Kathryn Bright

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This work offers a unique approach based on the authors' experience in building construction and applied education. Loaded with photographs and detailed drawings, the text illustrates the underlying mathematics in each step of the building process.

Book details

Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Publication date: 3/23/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 408
Size: 8.30" wide x 10.80" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English




Whole Numbers



Fractions



Decimal Fractions



Weights, Measures, and Conversions



Ratio and Proportion



Percents



Angles and Triangles



Areas and Perimeters



Volume and Surface Area of Solids



The Metric System



Board Measure



Lumber Pricing



Footings, Foundations, and Slabs



Girders, Sill Plates, Bridging, Floor Joists, and Floor Covering



Wall Framing



Roofs I: Common Rafters



Introduction to the Framing Square



Overhangs



Roofs II: Hip Raftersï¿½ï¿½ï¿½The Conventional Case



Roofs III: Valley Raftersï¿½ï¿½ï¿½The Conventional Case



Roof IV: Jack Rafters



Roofs V: Hip and Valley Raftersï¿½ï¿½ï¿½The Unconventional Cases



Stairs



Framing and Covering Gable Ends; Exterior Trim



Wall and Roof Covering



Heat Loss, Return on Investment; Operating Costs



The Estimating Process


Appendix: Right Triangle Trigonometry; House Plans


Glossary


Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises


Bibliography


Index