Audel Carpenter's and Builder's Math, Plans, and Specifications, All New 7th Edition
You can count on a good plan with Audel Carpenter's and Builder's Math, Plans, and Specifications
Item #: 260-1133-04
ISBN: 0-7645-7113-3
ISBN13: 978-0-7645-7113-8
Author: Mark Richard Miller, Rex Miller Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Format: Paperback
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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. 384 pp.
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.
Audel Carpenter's and Builder's Math, Plans, and Specifications, All New 7th Edition
- Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
Nails, Screws, Bolts, and Other Fasteners
Wood as a Building Material
Lumber, Plywood, and Other Wood Products
Strength of Timbers
Mathematics for Carpenters and Builders
Surveying
The Design Process
Building Specifications
Architectural Drawings
Building Styles Explored
Appendix: Construction Hardware
Index
Audel Carpenter's and Builder's Math, Plans, and Specifications, All New 7th Edition