Master Math: Solving Word Problems (Master Math Series)

First off, there's nothing impressive in here for anyone who has a modicum of reading comprehension. Interpreting word problems requires understanding the subject matter and what in the hell you're reading. For example, early in the book they cover phrases such as "At Least" and "At Most" with relation to inequalities. When someone says "More Than" you should immediately recognize this as "Greater than" or '>'; when someone says "At Least" you should understand English well enough to know that this does not mean it has to be bigger, and thus means "Greater Than or Equal To" or ">=" (or the single character sign). Too bad most adults in the US have a 5th grade reading level. I would strongly recommend studying reading comprehension instead of buying this book; however, since you don't have that kind of time if you're looking at this book at all, that's not really an option. The material presented in this book covers specific reading comprehension problems with regard to math problems extremely well, however, and is the next best thing. In short, this book will improve your ability to deal with word problems, and hopefully your grasp on the English Language in general. Use it as a stop gap to get you through your math classes, and then go learn to understand whatever it is you're reading. Cover......Page 1 Contents......Page 8 Preface to the Third Edition......Page 14 How to Use This Book......Page 16 PART 1. GENERAL......Page 20 A. Practice (schedule of A/E services)......Page 22 B. "Systems" Thinking......Page 36 C. Specifications (CSI Format)......Page 40 D. Programming......Page 56 E. Construction Costs......Page 62 F. Construction Administration......Page 76 G. Practical Math and Tables......Page 78 1. Zoning......Page 104 2. Code Requirements for Residential Construction (2000 IRC)......Page 106 3. Building Code (2000 IBC and NFPA 5000)......Page 112 4. Accessibility (ADA requirements)......Page 176 1. Construction Type by Code......Page 180 2. Long vs. Short Spans......Page 181 4. Low- vs. High-Rise......Page 182 5. Lateral and Uplift......Page 185 6. Structural Components (A Primer)......Page 191 7. Rules of Thumb for Estimating Structural Sizes (Span-to-Depth Ratios)......Page 199 1. Passive......Page 202 2. Active......Page 224 3. Energy Code......Page 225 K. Green Architecture (Sustainable Buildings)......Page 236 1. Room Acoustics......Page 242 2. Sound Isolation......Page 245 PART 2. SITE......Page 256 5. Parking......Page 258 2. Maximum Slopes......Page 261 3. Desirable Grades......Page 265 4. Grades at Buildings......Page 266 5. Retaining Walls......Page 267 7. Earthwork Costs......Page 269 8. Drainage......Page 270 C. Soils......Page 276 4. Power and Telephone......Page 290 6. Fire Protection......Page 292 E. Site Improvements......Page 296 1. General......Page 298 2. Materials......Page 299 3. Irrigation......Page 300 A. Concrete Materials......Page 304 B. Foundations......Page 312 C. Concrete Members (Sizes and Costs)......Page 316 PART 4. MASONRY......Page 326 A. Masonry Materials......Page 328 B. Masonry Members (Sizes and Costs)......Page 338 PART 5. METALS......Page 344 A. Metal Materials......Page 346 B. Wood Members (Sizes and Costs)......Page 362 PART 6. WOOD......Page 368 A. Wood Materials......Page 370 PART 7. THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION......Page 392 A. Attic and Crawl Space Ventilation......Page 394 B. Water and Dampproofing......Page 395 C. Vapor Barriers......Page 396 E. Insulation......Page 398 F. Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems (EIFS)......Page 403 G. Roofing......Page 404 I. Joints......Page 412 PART 8. DOORS, WINDOWS, AND GLASS......Page 418 A. Doors......Page 420 B. Windows......Page 426 C. Hardware......Page 434 D. Glass......Page 438 PART 9. FINISHES......Page 444 A. Plaster......Page 446 B. Gypsum Wallboard (Drywall)......Page 447 C. Tile......Page 448 E. Acoustical Treatment......Page 449 G. Masonry Flooring......Page 450 H. Resilient Flooring......Page 11 I. Carpeting......Page 452 J. Paint and Coatings......Page 455 K. Color......Page 459 PART 10. SPECIALTIES......Page 466 A. Toilet Partitions......Page 468 B. Fireplaces......Page 469 C. Graphics......Page 470 D. Fireproofing......Page 476 F. Bathroom Accessories......Page 481 G. Sun Control......Page 482 PART 11. EQUIPMENT......Page 484 A. Residential Kitchens......Page 486 C. Miscellaneous Costs......Page 487 PART 12. INTERIORS......Page 490 B. Miscellaneous Objects......Page 492 1. Miscellaneous......Page 493 2. Living/Waiting......Page 494 3. Bedroom/Guestroom......Page 495 5. Restaurant Seating......Page 496 6. Office......Page 497 D. Human Dimensions......Page 498 PART 13. ASSEMBLIES......Page 506 A. Roof Structure Assemblies......Page 508 B. Floor Structure Assemblies......Page 514 C. Walls......Page 520 D. Ceilings......Page 524 E. Flooring......Page 525 PART 14. CONVEYING SYSTEMS......Page 528 A. Elevators......Page 530 B. Escalators......Page 536 PART 15. MECHANICAL......Page 540 A. The Plumbing System (in Toilet Rooms)......Page 542 1. Fixtures Required by Code......Page 546 2. Water Supply......Page 547 3. Plumbing Fixtures......Page 548 4. Sanitary Sewer......Page 549 5. Rainwater/Storm Sewer......Page 550 6. Fire Protection......Page 552 9. Solar Hot Water Systems......Page 556 2. Systems for Small Buildings......Page 570 3. Custom Systems for Large Buildings......Page 576 4. Diffusers, Terminal Devices, and Grilles......Page 582 PART 16. LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL......Page 588 1. General......Page 590 2. Daylighting (Natural Lighting)......Page 596 3. Electric (Artificial) Lighting......Page 616 B. Power and Telephone......Page 636 APPENDIXES......Page 646 A. Building-Type Data......Page 648 B. Location Data......Page 664 REFERENCES......Page 684 INDEX......Page 692 Team DDU The Architect's Portable Handbook 1 Cover 1 Contents 8 Preface to the Third Edition 14 How to Use This Book 16 PART 1. GENERAL 20 A. Practice (schedule of A/E services) 22 B. "Systems" Thinking 36 C. Specifications (CSI Format) 40 D. Programming 56 E. Construction Costs 62 F. Construction Administration 76 G. Practical Math and Tables 78 H. Building Laws 104 1. Zoning 104 2. Code Requirements for Residential Construction (2000 IRC) 106 3. Building Code (2000 IBC and NFPA 5000) 112 4. Accessibility (ADA requirements) 176 I. Structural Systems 180 1. Construction Type by Code 180 2. Long vs. Short Spans 181 3. Loads 182 4. Low- vs. High-Rise 182 5. Lateral and Uplift 185 6. Structural Components (A Primer) 191 7. Rules of Thumb for Estimating Structural Sizes (Span-to-Depth Ratios) 199 J. Energy: Passive and Active Approaches to Conservation 202 1. Passive 202 2. Active 224 3. Energy Code 225 K. Green Architecture (Sustainable Buildings) 236 L. Acoustics 242 1. Room Acoustics 242 2. Sound Isolation 245 PART 2. SITE 256 A. Land Planning 258 1. Costs 258 2. Slopes 258 3. Site Selection 258 4. Streets 258 5. Parking 258 6. Open-Space Proportions 261 B. Grading and Drainage 261 1. Grading for Economy 261 2. Maximum Slopes 261 3. Desirable Grades 265 4. Grades at Buildings 266 5. Retaining Walls 267 6. Earthwork Conversion Factors 269 7. Earthwork Costs 269 8. Drainage 270 C. Soils 276 D. Utilities 290 1. Storm Drains 290 2. Sanitary Sewer 290 3. Water 290 4. Power and Telephone 290 5. Gas 292 6. Fire Protection 292 E. Site Improvements 296 F. Landscaping and Irrigation 298 1. General 298 2. Materials 299 3. Irrigation 300 PART 3. CONCRETE 304 A. Concrete Materials 304 B. Foundations 312 C. Concrete Members (Sizes and Costs) 316 PART 4. MASONRY 326 A. Masonry Materials 328 B. Masonry Members (Sizes and Costs) 338 PART 5. METALS 344 A. Metal Materials 346 B. Steel Members (Sizes and Costs) 362 PART 6. WOOD 368 A. Wood Materials 370 B. Wood Members (Sizes and Costs) 362 PART 7. THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 392 A. Attic and Crawl Space Ventilation 394 B. Water and Dampproofing 395 C. Vapor Barriers 396 D. Radiant Barriers 398 E. Insulation 398 F. Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems (EIFS) 403 G. Roofing 404 H. Flashing 412 I. Joints 412 PART 8. DOORS, WINDOWS, AND GLASS 418 A. Doors 420 B. Windows 426 C. Hardware 434 D. Glass 438 PART 9. FINISHES 444 A. Plaster 446 B. Gypsum Wallboard (Drywall) 447 C. Tile 448 D. Terrazzo 449 E. Acoustical Treatment 449 F. Wood Flooring 450 G. Masonry Flooring 450 H. Resilient Flooring 11 I. Carpeting 452 J. Paint and Coatings 455 K. Color 459 PART 10. SPECIALTIES 466 A. Toilet Partitions 468 B. Fireplaces 469 C. Graphics 470 D. Fireproofing 476 E. Operable Partitions 481 F. Bathroom Accessories 481 G. Sun Control 482 PART 11. EQUIPMENT 484 A. Residential Kitchens 486 B. Residential Laundries 487 C. Miscellaneous Costs 487 PART 12. INTERIORS 490 A. General Costs 492 B. Miscellaneous Objects 492 C. Furniture 493 1. Miscellaneous 493 2. Living/Waiting 494 3. Bedroom/Guestroom 495 4. Dining/Conference 496 5. Restaurant Seating 496 6. Office 497 D. Human Dimensions 498 PART 13. ASSEMBLIES 506 A. Roof Structure Assemblies 508 B. Floor Structure Assemblies 514 C. Walls 520 D. Ceilings 524 E. Flooring 525 PART 14. CONVEYING SYSTEMS 528 A. Elevators 530 B. Escalators 536 PART 15. MECHANICAL 540 A. The Plumbing System (in Toilet Rooms) 542 1. Fixtures Required by Code 546 2. Water Supply 547 3. Plumbing Fixtures 548 4. Sanitary Sewer 549 5. Rainwater/Storm Sewer 550 6. Fire Protection 552 7. Landscape Irrigation 556 8. Gas 556 9. Solar Hot Water Systems 556 B. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 570 1. General 570 2. Systems for Small Buildings 570 3. Custom Systems for Large Buildings 576 4. Diffusers, Terminal Devices, and Grilles 582 PART 16. LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL 588 A. Lighting 590 1. General 590 2. Daylighting (Natural Lighting) 596 3. Electric (Artificial) Lighting 616 B. Power and Telephone 636 APPENDIXES 646 A. Building-Type Data 648 B. Location Data 664 REFERENCES 684 INDEX 692 A train leaves Grand Central Station in New York City and travels at 60 miles per hour. Another train leaves Essex, Connecticut, traveling at 59 miles per hour. At what point will...Sound familiar? It's the beginning of one of those aggravating word problems. Students throughout the world fear and dread solving word problems because they are tricky and often difficult to understand. Master Math: Solving Word Problems offers solutions to the most standard and non-standard word problems that a student is likely to encounter. It follows the suggestions of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and incorporates problems like those usually found on standardized math tests (PSAT, SAT, and others). Better yet, this book gives us the tools to tackle any word problem with ease and confidence. Dr. Immergut shows us what to concentrate on in the word problem, how to break it down into understandable segments, and how to create a simple table for each problem that will lead to the correct solution, no matter how wordy the problem is. The problems in this book deal with situations from daily life, ranging from simple percents and discounts to averages, graphs, probabilities, and odds to problems involving geometrical figures, such as triangles, polygons, circles, and cylinders. Each chapter contains not only worked-out problems, but also plenty of practice problems with the answers revealed at the end of the book. Annotation FROM CONCEPTION TO COMPLETION, NO ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT SHOULD PROCEED WITHOUT THIS BOOK!"Includes the new International and NFPA building codes! 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Get practical coverage of: * Sitework * Thermal and Moisture Protection * Interiors * Assemblies * Mechanical and Electrical Systems * And much, much more! FROM CONCEPTION TO COMPLETION, NO ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT SHOULD PROCEED WITHOUT THIS BOOK! When it comes to providing architects with quick, accurate guidance for a complete range of on-the-job issues, no book matches The Architect’s Portable Handbook from McGraw-Hill. And now, with the updated and expanded Third Edition, The Architect’s Portable Handbook delivers the latest code and cost information-0-along with a wealth of easy-to-follow diagrams, charts, tables, and checklists for building materials, components, and assemblies. With a structure that parallels the progress of a typical architectural project, the book delivers powerful, pertinent coverage of every step of the process: from initial planning and estimating through design and coverage. Written with insight by Pat Guthrie, The Architect’s Portable Handbook is the hands-down choice for thousands of architects, contractors, and design professionals who seek solid, first-step rules of thumb for building design. Get practical coverage of: Sitework Thermal and Moisture Protection Interiors Assemblies Mechanical and Electrical Systems And much, much more! * Compiles all the rules of thumb and referenced facts to provide a convenient, one-stop resource for builders and architects * Updated to include new cost information and coverage of the latest International Building and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Codes * Hundreds of diagrams, charts, tables, checklists, details, and other design data for building materials, components, and assemblies * Structured to follow typical job progression, this resource covers initial planning and estimating through design and construction Annotation * Compiles all the rules of thumb and referenced facts to provide a convenient, one-stop resource for builders and architects * Updated to include new cost information and coverage of the latest International Building and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Codes * Hundreds of diagrams, charts, tables, checklists, details, and other design data for building materials, components, and assemblies * Structured to follow typical job progression, this resource covers initial planning and estimating through design and construction "With the updated and expanded Third Edition, The Architect's Portable Handbook delivers the latest code and cost information - along with a wealth of easy-to-follow diagrams, charts, tables, and checklists for building materials, components, and assemblies." "Written with insight by Pat Guthrie, The Architect's Portable Handbook is the hands-down choice for thousands of architects, contractors, and design professionals who seek solid, first-step rules of thumb for building design."--Jacket

Students throughout the world fear and dread solving word problems. As students' reading skills have declined, so have their abilities to solve word problems. This book offers solutions to the most standard and non-standard word problems available. It follows the suggestions of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and incorporates the types of problems usually found on standardized math tests (PSAT, SAT, and others).

Shows how to break word problems into manageable parts and solve them, presenting worked and practice problems on real-life topics. Covers simple equation problems, percents, advanced-level age problems, mixtures, measurement, rate, statistics and probability, and geometry, and includes answers to the practice problems The new edition provides updates for the latest code and cost information, and continues to supply easy-to-follow data including diagrams, charts, tables, checklists, details, and other design data for building materials, components, and assemblies.