ABSTRACT

Advanced Construction Mathematics covers the range of topics that a student must learn in order to achieve success in Level 3 and 4 mathematics for the Pearson BTEC National and BTEC HNC/HND in Construction, Building Services, and Civil Engineering.

Packed with easy to follow examples, its 18 chapters cover algebra (equations, transposition and evaluation of formulae), differentiation, integration, statistics and numerous other core concepts and their application in the construction/civil engineering field. The book explains technical processes before applying mathematical techniques to solve practical problems which gradually build in complexity. Each chapter contains self-test exercises and answers and numerous illustrations to simplify the essential maths required at Levels 3 and 4. The book is also a useful recap or primer for students on BSc or non-cognate MSc Construction and Civil Engineering degrees.

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction to some basic techniques

chapter 2|16 pages

Algebra 1

chapter 3|15 pages

Algebra 2

chapter 4|12 pages

Simultaneous and quadratic equations

chapter 5|14 pages

Graphical solutions

chapter 6|30 pages

Geometry, areas and volumes

chapter 7|20 pages

Trigonometry 1

chapter 8|15 pages

Trigonometry 2

chapter 10|17 pages

Differentiation

chapter 11|10 pages

Applications of differentiation

chapter 12|10 pages

Integration

chapter 13|12 pages

Applications of integration

chapter 14|18 pages

Properties of sections

chapter 15|11 pages

Matrices and determinants

chapter 16|11 pages

Vectors

chapter 17|29 pages

Statistics

chapter 18|13 pages

Computer techniques