Construction Mathematics

Surinder Virdi, Roy Baker

296 pages, parution le 18/09/2006

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Résumé

Taking a starting point below that of GCSE level, by assuming no prior mathematical knowledge, Surinder Virdi and Roy Baker take the reader step by step through the mathematical requirements for Level 2 and 3 Building and Construction courses.

Unlike the majority of basic level maths texts available, this book focuses exclusively on mathematics as it is applied in actual construction practice. As such, topics specific to the construction industry are presented, as well as essential areas for Level 2 craft NVQs - for example, costing calculations, labour costs, cost of materials and setting out of building components.

End of chapter exercises cover a range of theoretical as well as practical problems commonly found in construction practice, and two project-based assignments give students the opportunity to apply the knowledge they have gained. Answers to all exercises are included at the end of book. A chapter detailing the use of a scientific calculator for performing construction calculations will prove invaluable for students with no prior experience of their use.

Construction Mathematics addresses all the mathematical requirements of Level 2 construction NVQs from City & Guilds/CITB and Edexcel courses, including the BTEC First Diploma in Construction. Additional coverage of the core unit Analytical Methods from BTEC National Construction, Civil Engineering, and Building Services courses makes this an essential revision aid to students who do not have Level 2 mathematics experience before commencing their BTEC National studies, or any reader who wishes to refresh their mathematics knowledge.

Sommaire

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
Areas (1)
Volumes (1)
Trigonometry (1)
Setting out
Costing - materials and labour
Statistics
Areas and volumes (2)
Areas and volumes (3)
Trigonometry (2)
Computer Techniques
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Appendix 1: Concrete mix
Appendix 2: Answers to exercises

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Butterworth-Heinemann
Auteur(s)	Surinder Virdi, Roy Baker
Parution	18/09/2006
Nb. de pages	296
Format	19 x 24,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	575g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780750667920
ISBN13	978-0-7506-6792-0