Construction mathematics

Surinder, Virdi

Construction mathematics - Oxford Butterworth Heinemann 2006 - ix, 280p. 25cm.

Using a scientific calculator -- Numbers -- Basic algebra -- Indices and logarithms -- Standard form, significant figures and estimation -- Transposition and evaluation of formulae -- Fractions and percentages -- Graphs -- Units and their conversion -- Geometry -- Area(s) -- Volumes(1) -- Trigonometry(1) -- Setting out -- Costing: materials and labour -- Statistics -- Area(s) and volumes(2) -- Area(s) and volumes(3) -- Trigonometry(2) -- Computer techniques.

An introduction to mathematics that assumes no prior knowledge. Aimed at preparing students for level 2 and 3 building and construction courses. Includes topics aimed at level 2 craft NVQs, such as costing calculations, labour costs, cost of materials and setting out of business components.

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