Thomas Achatz

Technical Shop Mathematics (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The most authoritative text for technical mathematics is now better than ever! Completely revised and updated, this new edition of a classic best seller provides the algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric concepts essential to solving problems commonly encountered in technical and trade occupations. Technical Shop Mathematics begins with a review of arithmetic followed by elements of measurement, algebra, graphing, geometry, and introductory trigonometry. Clearly written practical explanations, problem solving techniques, examples, and exercises are provided throughout with emphasis placed on applications-making it an ideal textbook for lecture courses or a resource for guided self-paced study. It has become a standard on-the-job reference for shop professionals.

• Contains a larger, easier to read two-color format with improved flow between topics.
• Provides clear explanations that build on the strengths which have made this book a standard for more than 25 years.
• Includes an introduction to Statistics which is needed for many technical trades and not offered in most similar texts.
• Presents sufficient material for a very full one-semester course or for two standard lecture courses.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Industrial Press, Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 600
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2005
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780831191313
• Artikelnr.: 52374964

Autorenporträt

Thomas Achatz is a Professor in the Mathematics department at Washtenaw Community College. - Two Masters degrees in engineering (University of Michigan and Rensselaer) - Licensed Professional Engineer (Michigan) - Thirty-four years automotive engineering experience in multiple technical and managerial roles - Twenty-eight years (10 full time equivalent) as adjunct faculty at Washtenaw Community College teaching all levels of math (remedial, technical, nursing, calculus, statistics) - Author of "Technical Shop Mathematics" 3rd edition published by Industrial Press - Currently owner and Senior Consulting Engineer at Reliability and Product Integrity Engineering Solutions, LLC

Inhaltsangabe

The Language of Mathematics
Signed Number Operations
Common Fractions. Decimal Fractions
Operations with Percents
Exponents: Powers and Roots. Measurement
Algebraic Expressions. Solving Equations and Inequalities in X
Graphing Linear Equations. Transforming and Solving Shop Formulas
Ratio and Proportion. Operations on Polynomials
Solving Quadratic Equations. Lines, Angles, Polygons, and Solids
Perimeter, Area, and Volume. Axioms, Postulates, and Theorems
Triangles
The Circle
Trigonometry Fundamentals
Oblique Angle Trigonometry
Shop Trigonometry
Appendix
Answers to Selected Exercises
Index