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Construction Mathematics

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Construction Mathematics

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Construction Mathematics book

Construction Mathematics

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Construction Mathematics book

BySurinder Virdi, Roy Baker
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2006
eBook Published 5 September 2006
Pub. Location London
Imprint Routledge
DOI https://doi.org/10.4324/9780080464589
Pages 296
eBook ISBN 9780080464589
Subjects Built Environment
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Virdi, S., & Baker, R. (2006). Construction Mathematics (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780080464589

ABSTRACT

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, labor 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.

Solutions to the assignments are available to lecturers only at http://textbooks.elsevier.com To access the solutions click on the tab at the top right of the page. You must be registered and logged in to view this tab.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

chapter 1|7 pages

Using a scientific calculator

chapter 2|11 pages

Numbers

chapter 3|8 pages

Basic algebra

chapter 4|6 pages

Indices and logarithms

chapter 5|5 pages

Standard form, significant figures and estimation

chapter 6|7 pages

Transposition and evaluation of formulae

chapter 7|14 pages

Fractions and percentages

chapter 8|13 pages

Graphs

chapter 9|10 pages

Units and their conversion

chapter 10|19 pages

Geometry

chapter 11|14 pages

Areas (1)

chapter 12|17 pages

Volumes (1)

chapter 13|23 pages

Trigonometry (1)

chapter 14|16 pages

Setting out

chapter 15|12 pages

Costing – materials and labour

chapter 16|18 pages

Statistics

chapter 17|7 pages

Areas and volumes (2)

chapter 18|12 pages

Areas and volumes (3)

chapter 19|13 pages

Trigonometry (2)

chapter 20|14 pages

Computer techniques

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