Construction Calculations Manual

The only book of its kind on the market today, this guide gives you all essential calculations used on the construction site. Day-to-day construction work calculations are presented in plain easy to read language. Time Saving calculations include:

• Complete Stair calculations for Risers, Treads, Stringer Length and Incline Angle
• Set Riser Height and solve for Stairwell Opening
• Built-in Right-Angle Functions for Square-ups, Slopes
• Area, Volume and Perimeter solutions with Length, Width and Height Keys
• Drywall, Siding and Paneling Key calculates 
• Roof Function finds Area, Bundles, Squares and 4x8 Sheathing for Flat or Pitched Roofs
• Compound Miter - Store Crown Angle and Enter Wall Corner Angle to calculate the Blade Tilt and Angle for Miters cuts
• Board Feet Lumber estimating

All calculations are categorized according to equipment type--and sample calculations, applications and examples are provided. With this book in hand, owners, construction managers, construction engineers, architects, and contractor will find manual a valuable guide to some of the most common and difficult calculations in all aspects of construction.

• Work in and convert between building dimensions, including metric


• Built-in right-angle solutions


• Areas, volumes, square-ups


• Complete stair layouts


• Roof, rafter and framing solutions


• Circle: arcs, circumference, segments