Math for Carpentry and Construction
by Richard B. Miles
2nd Edition
Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781637767061 |
| eText ISBN | 9798888175606 |
| Publisher | Goodheart-Willcox |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 396 |
Math for Carpentry and Construction, 2nd Edition is a dedicated trade textbook created for carpentry and construction students in grades 9 through 14 seeking to master fundamental math skills. The text bridges classroom instruction and practical job-site tasks by framing numerical concepts around real-world building scenarios.
The curriculum organizes mathematical topics into clear thematic arcs. Initial sections establish fluency in foundational arithmetic, covering basic principles, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Subsequent sections extend these skills to physical dimensions, focusing on linear, perimeter, area, volume, and board foot measurements alongside percentage calculations and right-angle geometry.
Dedicated material estimating activities guide students through calculating required material quantities and formulating realistic job estimates for structural projects. This practical focus prepares secondary and early post-secondary vocational students in grade levels 9 to 14 to handle routine calculations accurately across framing, finishing, and site work tasks.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Basic Principles of Whole Numbers
Chapter 2: Adding Whole Numbers
Chapter 3: Subtracting Whole Numbers
Chapter 4: Multiplying Whole Numbers
Chapter 5: Dividing Whole Numbers
Chapter 6: Basic Principles of Fractions
Chapter 7: Adding Fractions
Chapter 8: Subtracting Fractions
Chapter 9: Multiplying Fractions
Chapter 10: Dividing Fractions
Chapter 11: Basic Principles of Decimals
Chapter 12: Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Chapter 13: Multiplying Decimals
Chapter 14: Dividing Decimals
Chapter 15: Linear Measurement
Chapter 16: Perimeter Measurement
Chapter 17: Area Measurement
Chapter 18: Volume Measurement
Chapter 19: Board Foot Measurement
Chapter 20: Percentages
Chapter 21: Right Angles
Chapter Activity 1: Estimating Concrete for Slabs, Footers, and Walls
Chapter Activity 2: Estimating Floor Frame Materials
Chapter Activity 3: Estimating Wall Frame Materials
Chapter Activity 4: Estimating Ceiling Frame Materials
Chapter Activity 5: Estimating Roof Frame Materials
Chapter Activity 6: Estimating Roof Finish Materials
Chapter Activity 7: Estimating Siding Materials
Chapter Activity 8: Estimating Insulation Materials
Chapter Activity 9: Estimating Interior Trim Materials
Chapter Activity 10: Estimating Stair Frame Materials
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