| Details | | Publication Date: | 1996-10-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 247 pages | | Height: | 8.5 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 9.6 oz |
Publisher's Note
This handy field reference fills the need for an easy-to-understand, time-saving mathematical sourcebook for professionals working in virtually every building trade. Providing quick answers to everyday on-site math problems, it skips tedious mathematical information tradespeople need. A bricklayer, for example, could use this guide to determine how much material is needed to build a certain size and type of wall; a painter could figure the amount of paint needed for a job; a carpenter could easily calculate stair riser elevations. Filled with diagrams, tables, and chairs, the book makes it easy to perform even complicated calculations such as roof pitch. In addition to these quick reference tools, it provides unique tips and tricks for performing routine and complex calculations that can easily be committed to memory.
You've got enough on your hands meeting deadlines and satisfying customers without having to be a whiz at mathematics, too. Now you can turn to this handy reference for answers to all of your construction-related mathematics questions. Filled with practical information and useful shortcuts, it's the perfect tool for performing the on-the-job calculations required in all of the major building trades, including construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and roofing. Even complicated calculations such as roof pitch will become simple with the help of unique, time-saving features such as quick-reference diagrams, tables, and charts. The book guides you step by step through complicated calculations and provides plenty of easy-to-memorize tips and tricks for performing routine and complex calculations.
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