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Construction mathematics

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Oxford Butterworth Heinemann 2006Description: ix, 280p. 25cmISBN:
  • 9780750667920
ISSN:
  • 0750667923
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690 $2 18
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Books 690 VRI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30073535

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.