{"product_id":"construction-mathematics-9780415810784","title":"Construction Mathematics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConstruction Mathematics\u003c\/em\u003e is an introductory level mathematics text, written specifically for students of construction and related disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn by tackling exercises based on real-life construction maths. Examples include: costing calculations, labour costs, cost of materials and setting out of building components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for beginners and easy to follow throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the essential basic theory along with the practical necessities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of this popular textbook is fully updated to match new curricula, and expanded to include even more learning exercises. End of chapter exercises cover a range of theoretical as well as practical problems commonly found in construction practice, and three detailed assignments based on practical tasks give students the opportunity to apply all the knowledge they have gained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConstruction Mathematics\u003c\/em\u003e addresses all the mathematical requirements of Level 2 construction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This is an excellent resource for construction students with step by step instructions helping them to understand and enjoy mathematics. Each chapter has an instruction and methodology section with solutions and testing at the end enabling individual tracking and progression. This book will help my students improve their numeracy skills to achieve their diploma qualification.'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMichael Cook, Lecturer\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Sheffield College\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'\u003cem\u003eConstruction\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eMathematics\u003c\/em\u003e has proved to be an ideal text for Construction and Civil Engineering students at National Certificate level, whilst providing Undergraduates with a well laid out revision text. The logical progression of ideas and the simple and clear examples prove valuable to students as they pass onto a higher level of study'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Derek Spalton,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eSenior Lecturer, University of Derby\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Using a Scientific Calculator 2. Numbers 3. Basic Algebra 4. Indices and Logarithms 5. Standard Form, Significant Figures and Estimation 6. Transposition and Evaluation of Formulae 7. Fractions and Percentages 8. Graphs 9. Units and their Conversion 10. Geometry 11. Areas (1) 12. Volumes (1) 13. Trigonometry (1) 14. Setting Out 15. Costing - Materials and Labour 16. Statistics 17. Areas and Volumes (2) 18. Areas and Volumes (3) 19. Trigonometry (2) 20. Computer Techniques 21. Assignments Appendix 1 Concrete Mix Appendix 2 Solutions for Excercises Appendix 3 Assignment Solutions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018197008727,"sku":"9780415810784","price":45.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415810784.jpg?v=1750775990","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/construction-mathematics-9780415810784","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}