Practical problems in mathematics for carpenters : PPM

Take command of any building and carpentry project with the robust, construction-specific math skills you will get from the 9th Edition of PRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS FOR CARPENTERS. Divided into short units, this combination book/workbook explains the math principles essential to carpentry and building construction in straightforward, concise language, and then reinforces each concept with samples of problems common in the trade. Step-by-step solutions to the problems, as well as detailed illustrations, help you easily understand the math, visualize its application in everyday carpentry work, and perform functions yourself.

Author Notes

Mark W. Huth is a former editor at Delmar Cengage Learning, a role that put him inside hundreds of classrooms and allowed him to glean the best teaching methods for his readers. His other titles include RCA Basic Principles for Construction and Understanding Construction Drawings. He is also an experienced author in blueprint reading and Construction Technology. Mr. Huth taught high school courses including building construction, and has worked as a professional carpenter and subcontractor.

Preface	p. ix
Section 1 Whole Numbers
Unit 1 Addition of Whole Numbers	p. 2
Unit 2 Subtraction of Whole Number	p. 8
Unit 3 Multiplication of Whole Numbers	p. 13
Unit 4 Division of Whole Numbers	p. 17
Unit 5 Combined Operations with Whole Numbers	p. 22
Section 2 Common Fractions
Unit 6 Addition of Common Fractions	p. 26
Unit 7 Subtraction of Common Fractions	p. 33
Unit 8 Multiplication of Common Fractions	p. 37
Unit 9 Division of Common Fractions	p. 42
Unit 10 Combined Operations with Common Fractions	p. 46
Section 3 Decimal Fractions
Unit 11 Addition of Decimal Fractions	p. 50
Unit 12 Subtraction of Decimal Fractions	p. 54
Unit 13 Multiplication of Decimal Fractions	p. 58
Unit 14 Division of Decimal Fractions	p. 61
Unit 15 Expressing Common Fractions and Mixed Numbers as Decimals	p. 64
Section 4 Percent And Percentage
Unit 16 Simple Percent and Percentage	p. 72
Unit 17 Interest	p. 79
Unit 18 Discounts	p. 83
Section 5 Measurement: Direct and Computed
Unit 19 Linear Measure	p. 88
Unit 20 Working with Feet and Inches	p. 95
Unit 21 Square Measure	p. 100
Unit 22 Surface MeasurementùTriangles	p. 105
Unit23 The Framing Square	p. 110
Unit24 Surface MeasurementùIrregular Figures	p. 114
Unit 25 Surface MeasurementùCircles	p. 121
Unit 26 Volume MeasurementùCubes and Rectangular Solids	p. 125
Unit 27 Board Measure	p. 132
Unit 28 Volume MeasurementùCylinders	p. 135
Unit 29 Weight Measure	p. 139
Section 6 Powers and Roots
Unit 30 Applications of Exponents in Formulas	p. 146
Unit 31 Using Square Root to Find Sides of Right Triangles	p. 149
Secgtion 7 Combined Operations Applied to Building Construction
Unit 32 Girders, Sills, and Floor Joists	p. 158
Unit 33 Wall Plates	p. 164
Unit 34 Studding and Fire-Stops or Draft Stops	p. 167
Unit 35 Common Rafters
Unit 36 Hip Rafters	p. 175
Unit37 Sheathing and Subflooring	p. 179
Unit38 Trim	p. 182
Unit 39 Roofing	p. 186
Unit 40 Doors and Windows	p. 189
Unit 41 Siding	p. 194
Unit42 Stairs	p. 199
Glossary	p. 203
Appendix	p. 211
Answers Odd Numbered Practical Problems	p. 221

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