Practical Problems in Mathematics for Welders

Robert Chasan

Cengage Learning, Jul 24, 2012 - Mathematics - 240 pages

Now you can combine a highly effective, practical approach to mathematics with the latest procedures, technologies, and practices in today's welding industry with PRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS FOR WELDERS, 6E . Show your students how welders rely on mathematical skills to solve both everyday and more challenging problems, from measuring materials for cutting and assembling to effectively and economically ordering materials. Highly readable, inviting units throughout this comprehensive, new edition emphasize the types of math problems welders regularly face, from basic math procedures used in standard operations to more advanced formulas. This edition reflects the latest developments in the welding industry using a wealth of real examples; new practice problems; and clear, uncomplicated explanations. The book's carefully constructed approach is ideal for students of all levels of math proficiency and experience. New, more dimensional illustrations throughout this edition help students further visualize the concepts they're learning. In addition, a new homework solution and dynamic online website to accompany Practical Problems in Mathematics for Welders, 6e further assist students as they focus on the math skills most important for success in their welding careers.
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About the author

As a math, highway construction, and OSHA safety instructor and coordinator for the Pre-Apprenticeship Training in Highway Construction program at the Maricopa County Community College District, Phoenix, Arizona, author Robert Chasan combines practical experience with exceptional teaching abilities to bring you and your students this engaging text. Under his tutelage, Professor Chasan's program, funded by the Federal Highway Administration, has become a national leader. Mr. Chasan also coordinates his school's SCANS Lab (Secretary of Labor's Commission on Acquiring Necessary Skills), teaching math, blueprint reading, and SCANS skills to the welding and machine trades students and the school's other trades programs. In addition, Professor Chasan has led the school Safety Team and taught OSHA-10, OSHA-30, and SSTA-16. Professor Chasan specializes in areas of math instruction, ranging from developmental through trigonometry, including fractions and decimals, measuring instruments, tolerances, percentages, and metrics. He also focuses on geometry including area, volume and mass, angular development and measurement, and bends and stretch outs. A certified Arizona Community College instructor, Professor Chasan is well recognized for the quality of his vocational instruction.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Practical Problems in Mathematics for Welders; Delmar's practical problems in mathematics series; Mindtap Course List
• Author: Robert Chasan
• Edition: 6, illustrated
• Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2012
• ISBN: 1111313598, 9781111313593
• Length: 240 pages
• Subjects: Mathematics / Applied