Technical Shop Mathematics, 2nd Edition

Suitable for home study, classroom use, or as a superior reference guide for the shop professional, this practical text presents a review and introduction to basic shop mathematics in a straightforward manner.

Offers a logical format that progresses from arithmetical operations through measurement systems to basic algebra for shop-formula solving skills, practical geometry with shop examples and applications, and trigonometry.
Contains numerous shop-related problems requiring practical application of principles.
Includes a wealth of worked-out study examples designed to reinforce concepts.

Preface to Second Edition

Chapter 1 : The Number System
Chapter 2 : Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Chapter 3 : Decimals and Decimal Fractions
Chapter 4 : Exponents, Powers, Roots, and Percentages
Chapter 5 : Measurement-English and Metric (SI) Units
Chapter 6 : Fundamentals of Algebra
Chapter 7 : Ratio and Proportion-Gear Ratios
Chapter 8 : Gearing and Shop Formulas
Chapter 9 : Factoring Algebraic Expressions and Radicals
Chapter 10 : Geometry-Lines, Angles, and Plane Figures
Chapter 11 : Geometry-Axioms, Postulates, and Propositions
Chapter 12 : Geometry-Triangles and Quadrilaterals
Chapter 13 : Geometry-The Circle
Chapter 14 : Geometry-Surface Areas and Volumes of Solids
Chapter 15 : Right-Angle Trigonometry
Chapter 16 : Oblique-Angle Trigonometry
Chapter 17 : Shop Trigonometry

Appendix
Problems
Index