Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters 8th Edition – Lee Smith (Paperback)

Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition, by Lee Smith is the paperback Cengage trade textbook that teaches the math plumbers and pipefitters use on the job, from pipe length and offset calculations to volumes, pressures and the builder's level.

Written by a master plumber and vocational educator, the book starts with a review of arithmetic, fractions, decimals and basic geometry so no one is left behind, then moves straight into trade applications. Offsets, rolling offsets, fitting allowances, sheet metal layout, capacities of tanks and pipes, water pressure and head, and heat loss are all worked through with real examples and reference tables. A chapter on the business side of plumbing rounds it out for apprentices thinking about running their own shop.

What's included

• Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition, complete text
• Paperback binding
• Publisher: Cengage (Delmar)
• ISBN-13: 9781111642600
• Math review chapters followed by trade-specific applications
• Reference tables, formulas and worked examples throughout
• Chapter on the business of plumbing

Who it's for

Plumbing and pipefitting apprentices in union and non-union training programs. Trade school and community college students in a plumbing math course. Journeyman candidates brushing up before a licensing exam with a math section, and working plumbers who want a reliable reference for offset and capacity calculations.

Why this edition

The eighth edition added the business of plumbing chapter and updated the examples and tables used throughout. It keeps the approach that has made this title a standard in apprenticeship classrooms: short explanations, lots of practice, and math tied directly to pipe in the ground rather than abstract exercises.

Frequently asked questions

Does this book cover rolling offsets?

Yes. Simple and rolling offset calculations, along with fitting allowances and pipe length, are a core part of the trade application chapters.

Is this book used in plumbing apprenticeship programs?

Yes. It is a common text in plumbing and pipefitting apprenticeship and trade school math courses across the United States.

What math level does it assume?

It begins with a review of basic arithmetic, fractions and decimals, so it works for readers who have been away from math for years.

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