This class will cover very practical areas for those who need to solve problems dealing with materials and supplies. Measurements using scale and Calculating area- discussion: work examples from sample plans. Materials factoring – discussion: asphalt – discussion, conversion of area to weight (tons); concrete – discussion, Conversion to area to volume (cubic yards); Stone – discussion, Conversion of area to weight (tons). Sample problems – Asphalt, Concrete, Stone Estimate areas for odd shapes- for example circles and triangles.
