Construction Mathematics by Surinder Virdi (English) Paperback Book

Description: Construction Mathematics by Surinder Virdi The perfect way to go from a beginner to having a true understanding of the maths essential for construction. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Construction Mathematics is an introductory level mathematics text, written specifically for students of construction and related disciplines.Learn by tackling exercises based on real-life construction maths. Examples include: costing calculations, labour costs, cost of materials and setting out of building components.Suitable for beginners and easy to follow throughout.Learn the essential basic theory along with the practical necessities.The 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.Construction Mathematics addresses all the mathematical requirements of Level 2 construction NVQs from City & Guilds/CITB and Edexcel courses, including the BTEC First Diploma in Construction. Additional coverage of the core unit Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment from BTEC National Construction, Civil Engineering and Building Services courses makes this an essential revision aid for students who do not have Level 2 mathematics experience before commencing their BTEC National studies. This is also the ideal primer for any reader who wishes to refresh their mathematics knowledge before going into a construction HNC or BSc. Author Biography Surinder Virdi is a lecturer in construction at South and City College Birmingham. He worked as a structural engineer for a number of years before starting his teaching career in further education. He has been teaching mathematics, construction science and construction technology on BTEC National and Higher National courses for the last 25 years.Roy Baker spent forty years teaching mathematics, construction science and structural mechanics at the City of Wolverhampton College before retiring in 2005. He now works as a visiting lecturer.Narinder Kaur Virdi is a programme manager at the South and City College Birmingham and is responsible for managing the provision of basic skills. She worked as a biochemist for a number of years before becoming a trained teacher. She has been teaching literacy and numeracy for the last 15 years. Table of Contents 1. 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 Review 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. Michael Cook, Lecturer, The Sheffield CollegeConstruction Mathematics 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 Derek Spalton, Senior Lecturer, University of Derby Long Description Taking a starting point below that of GCSE level, by assuming no prior mathematical knowledge, Surinder Virdi and Roy Baker take the reader step by step through the mathematical requirements for Level 2 and 3 Building and Construction courses. Unlike the majority of basic level maths texts available, this book focuses exclusively on mathematics as it is applied in actual construction practice. As such, topics specific to the construction industry are presented, as well as essential areas for Level 2 craft NVQs ? for example, costing calculations, labor costs, cost of materials and setting out of building components. End of chapter exercises cover a range of theoretical as well as practical problems commonly found in construction practice, and two project-based assignments give students the opportunity to apply the knowledge they have gained. Answers to all exercises are included at the end of book. A chapter detailing the use of a scientific calculator for performing construction calculations will prove invaluable for students with no prior experience of their use. "Construction Mathematics" addresses all the mathematical requirements of Level 2 construction NVQs from City & Guilds/CITB and Edexcel courses, including the BTEC First Diploma in Construction. Additional coverage of the core unit Analytical Methods from BTEC National Construction, Civil Engineering, and Building Services courses makes this an essential revision aid to students who do not have Level 2 mathematics experience before commencing their BTEC National studies, or any reader who wishes to refresh their mathematics knowledge. Solutions to the assignments are available to lecturers only at * Focuses on construction topics not found in traditional technician-level mathematics textbooks - essential for students learning how to apply mathematics in building and construction * Content matched to the learning outcomes of CITB / City & Guilds and Edexcel construction courses at Levels 2 and 3, including the core unit "Analytical Methods" for BTEC National, and the new VGCSE in Construction and the Built Environment * Technically accurate construction images provide graphical representation of key construction scenarios in which mathematics topics are introduced Review Quote 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.Michael Cook, Lecturer, The Sheffield College ConstructionMathematicshas 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 studyDerek Spalton,Senior Lecturer, University of Derby of Derby Details ISBN0415810787 Author Surinder Virdi Year 2014 ISBN-10 0415810787 ISBN-13 9780415810784 Media Book Short Title CONSTRUCTION MATHEMATICS REV/E Pages 336 Language English Edition 2nd Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780750667920 Illustrations 43 Tables, black and white; 240 Illustrations, black and white Format Paperback UK Release Date 2014-01-09 AU Release Date 2014-01-09 NZ Release Date 2014-01-09 Publication Date 2014-01-09 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Edition Description 2nd edition Alternative 9781138408838 DEWEY 624.0151 Audience Further / Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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