| Mathematics for Carpentry and the Construction Trades Contributor(s): Webster, Alfred (Author), Bright, Kathryn (Author) |
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ISBN: 0135114004 ISBN-13: 9780135114001 Publisher: Pearson OUR PRICE: $183.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Construction - Carpentry - Mathematics | Applied |
| Dewey: 694.015 |
| LCCN: 2010050932 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.4" W x 10.7" (1.63 lbs) 408 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Mathematics for Carpentry and the Construction Trades, Third Edition, offers a unique approach based on the authors' experience in building construction and applied education. KEY FEATURES: Loaded with photographs and detailed drawings, the text illustrates the underlying mathematics in each step of the building process. The text's problems, infused with the authors' real industry experience, provide readers with relevant examples of problems they will face in the construction and carpentry trades. Problems include step-by-step summary explanations of their solutions with the necessary steps highlighted for easy identification. After giving readers a solid foundation in math, the text then leads them through the steps of a construction project and applying the mathematical skills involved in completing the project. |