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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.

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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