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You can count on a good plan

A successful building or remodeling job requires not only a plan, but also the skill to interpret it and an understanding of the mathematics behind it. Whether you are a builder by trade or a do-it-yourself carpenter by choice, turn to this newly updated guide for easy explanations of the math involved and clear instructions on developing and using the necessary plans and specifications.
* Explore the different types of wood products and learn what is best for your purpose
* Choose appropriate building materials for weather and other natural factors
* Refresh your knowledge of fractions, ratios, geometry, and measurement
* Understand how to use basic surveying tools
* Become familiar with the design process and recognize various styles of architecture
* Learn to read architectural drawings and work with computer design --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.


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You can count on a good plan

A successful building or remodeling job requires not only a plan, but also the skill to interpret it and an understanding of the mathematics behind it. Whether you are a builder by trade or a do-it-yourself carpenter by choice, turn to this newly updated guide for easy explanations of the math involved and clear instructions on developing and using the necessary plans and specifications.

  • Explore the different types of wood products and learn what is best for your purpose
  • Choose appropriate building materials for weather and other natural factors
  • Refresh your knowledge of fractions, ratios, geometry, and measurement
  • Understand how to use basic surveying tools
  • Become familiar with the design process and recognize various styles of architecture
  • Learn to read architectural drawings and work with computer design
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Audel; 6 Sub edition (November 20, 1991)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0025064525
  • ISBN-13: 978-0025064522
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.7 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,362,225 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Key Math Solutions For Carpenters, May 10, 1997
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Volume 2 of the "Carpenters and Builders Library" contains very valuable solutions to any math problem you will encounter in carpentry.

Covers stress, strain, wind loads on roofs, geometry,
trigonometry and notation.


Surveying, fasteners, lumber grades and more!
Highly recommended for builders and carpenters.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars math text, March 17, 2007
good for professionals. not so appropriate for an introductory course to building trades, in my opinion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to find math info, January 9, 2009
By Delwyn J. Wendler (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
Well written for the non scientist who needs carpentry math to build uncommon stuff like cranes. It's also good for the normal stuff too.
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