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Mathematics at Work, 4th Edition
By Holbrook L. Horton and Henry H. Ryffel; 1999, 656 pages, illustrated, ISBN 0-8311-3083-0
$22.95

The new fourth edition retains the original purpose which has made this book such a large success through every one of its previous editions: to effectively help its readers solve a wide array of mathematical problems specifically related to mechanical work. Aside from its unique compilation of mathematical problems, this book is renowned for its ability to duplicate, as far as possible, personal instruction. It usefulness as a self-learning guide for the mathematics of mechanical problems is therefore unexcelled.

Table of Contents:
Introduction. Basic Mathematical Principles. Right-and Oblique-angled Triangle Problems. Problems Relating to Tapers and Angles. Problems Involving Arcs, Circles and Vees. Use of Approximate Formulas. Problems in Mechanics and Strength of Materials. Gear Ratio Problems. Methods and Formulas for Special Conditions. Miscellaneous Problems and Refresher Questions. Mathematical Tables. Index.