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What type of Math do you normally use most out in the field?
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 3:10 am
by BigMclargeHUGE
Again, what type of Math do you normally use most out in the field?
Re: What type of Math do you normally use most out in the fi
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 7:59 am
by GWD
I always have my fingers and toes to rely on. Nothing over 20, of course.
Seriously, do you mean metric or English (fractional) measurement?
Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus?
What is a specific application?
Re: What type of Math do you normally use most out in the fi
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:56 am
by Poland308
I tend to use fractions if I'm measuring with a tape but I use decimals if accuracy is critical or I'm converting. Like volume to weight.
Re: What type of Math do you normally use most out in the fi
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 3:01 pm
by Otto Nobedder
I tend to use basic algebra and trigonometry as needed, but 98% of the time simple addition and subtraction suit my needs. Trig is useful for pipe fitting, but since most of my work is repair I can "stovepipe" it with good results. Sometimes I'll do the math just for the mental exercise.
Steve S