Applying Mathematics to Construction

Carpentry Mathematics & Estimating

by Kenneth Williams, Sr. http://williamskennethwilliams.blogspot.com

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Applying Mathematics to Construction

Carpentry Mathematics & Estimating

by Kenneth Williams, Sr. http://williamskennethwilliams.blogspot.com

Published Aug 25, 2011
73 Pages
Genre: MATHEMATICS / Applied



 

Book Details

Williams’ formulae, factors and accurate shorts were first used to help his students, but then the author saw that many professional construction workers also could not make simple calculations in the field. )-- Author, teacher and contractor Kenneth Williams, Sr., announced today the release of Applying Mathematics to Construction, Carpentry Mathematics and Estimating, published by Outskirts Press. Williams’ handy guide for both students and professionals diminishes the need for cumbersome measuring devices and calculators by teaching simple, easy formulae for quickly figuring out construction math problems and material estimation costs. Realizing that the use of calculators and measuring devices can also hamper one’s ability to think creatively and quickly on the spot, Williams put together these clever mental calculation tips to help students, instructors and general contractors. The first section of Applying Mathematics to Construction shows how to make calculations without the use of external tools and contains such innovative tricks as his conversion of a large number of feet to inches in seconds, mentally. Section two covers how materials are measured and sold and, like the first section, offers one simple formula after another to make on the spot calculations simply and immediately.

 

Book Excerpt

Converting feet to inches without the use of a calculator ---- Take any number in feet like 34’ Double the number 4 to the right 4 + 4 = 8 Put the number 8 to the side for now Always use the number 5 as the factor If the number is 4 or less use zero (0) If the number is 5 or greater use five (5) Example: 34 is less than 35 so use zero or (30) 5 times what number equals 30 5 x 6 = 30 Now add 30 plus 6 and you’ll get 40 Combine the 40 and the 8 and you’ll get 408” Note: never carry a number over http://williamskennethwilliams.blogspot.com

 

About the Author

Kenneth Williams, Sr. http://williamskennethwilliams.blogspot.com

: About the author Encouraged by his mother Jessie and his sister Cynthia, Kenneth Williams, Sr., started his carpentry and construction career at the Louisiana Vocational Trade School. After completing the program and after two years of hard work for a small construction company, Kenneth became a contractor and then worked as a general contractor for thirty years. He now teaches carpentry as part of the Delgado Community College Technical Division team. Williams has always been a creative person. As a child growing up in New Orleans, he studied and performed music. As an adult, he creates through carpentry. Now, with his book, he has created an easier way for others to successfully complete their own projects. While this book's primary audiences are carpenters, contractors, or those learning these trades, Williams says that everyone can benefit from the formulas in his book. Kenneth Williams is planning on writing at least two more books, one of which will be on his other love: music.

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