Arithmetic for Carpenters and Builders

Arithmetic for Carpenters and Builders
ISBN-10
133001989X
ISBN-13
9781330019894
Category
Mathematics
Pages
256
Language
English
Published
2015-06-02
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Author
R. Burdette Dale

Description

Excerpt from Arithmetic for Carpenters and Builders This book was written for the purpose of presenting the subject of arithmetic, as used in the daily work of the carpenter and builder, in a simple form. It is intended for the practical man as well as for the beginner and the student. The material is such that the work can be followed successfully by those who have had an eighth-grade education. Upon the completion of this study the student should be prepared to take up the problem of estimating the cost of buildings. The author has not attempted to treat the subject exhaustively. Though the first chapters may seem elementary to some, they will furnish a much-needed review to others. Geometry is touched upon merely to serve as a foundation for the work in mensuration. Practical applications of geometric truths are emphasized, while rigid proofs and developments are omitted. Two chapters on the steel square, that most useful tool of the carpenter, are included. Many of the problems do not admit of exact answers for the reason that the judgment of the student plays an important part in the solution. Different results will be obtained, depending upon the lengths and widths of the boards chosen and other similar details. Careful planning for the economical use of material is required, for this is an essential training for the work of the practical carpenter. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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