Newly revised for the 3rd Edition, PRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS FOR MASONS provides the quantitative skills you need for success in the workplace. Starting with the basics, this practical worktext uses straightforward language and clear organization to develop confidence quickly with helpful hints. This book guides you through the math most commonly used in masonry reinforcing yourknowledge of key math principles from whole numbers and decimals to fractionsand percentages. Next, step-by-step discussions of volume, area, square roots, and the Pythagorean Theorem provide the foundation masons need to properly measure projects, align walls, and estimate quantities of materials. ThroughoutPRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS FOR MASONS, 3RD Edition many examples, illustrations, and practice word problems help develop logical reasoning skills while developing your awareness of basic masonry terms and practices. INDICE: Preface..Using a Hand-Held Calculator..1. Whole Numbers..2. CommonFractions..3. Decimals. .4. Percentages, Averages, and Proportions..5. Powersand Roots..6. Measure..7. Computing Geometric Measure and Shapes..8. Formulasto Align Masonry Walls..9. Materials Estimation..Appendix..Glossary..Answers to Odd-Numbered Questions.
- ISBN: 978-1-133-01474-4
- Editorial: Delmar
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 10/04/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés