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Lesson 3: Perform Mensuration and Calculation: Definition of Terms
Lesson 3: Perform Mensuration and Calculation: Definition of Terms
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this Lesson, you are expected to do the following:
Definition of Terms
Area – extent of part of a surface enclosed within a boundary.
Calculation – the act or process of or result of calculating.
Circumference – distance around the circle.
Classification – group or category within an organized system.
Decimal – number expressed in a counting system that uses units of 10,
especially a decimal fraction.
Dimension – measurable extent such as length, thickness and width.
Fraction – number expressed as a quotient of two other numbers.
Geometric Shapes – characterized by straight line, regular curves and angles.
Graduation – scale of a measuring tool .
Mensuration – act or art of measuring.
Perimeter – bounding line or curve of a plain area.
Standard – serves as a measure of reference.
Stock – refers to a lumber for a certain furniture job.
Substrate – wood to be cut in a cutting machine.
Volume – space inside a solid figure.
Ruler
Caliper
5. Try Square – used for checking flatness and squareness
Try square
Meter Stick
Divider
Compass
Protractor
B. DON’T’S
1. Do not wipe off edges of the steel tape of pull-push rule with bare hands to avoid
injury.
2. Do not pull the steel tape of pull-push rule too much to avoid the coil spring from
damage.
3. Do not use the caliper as tongs.
5. Lay-out width
T = Thickness in inches
W= Width in inches
L = Length in feet
Note: This formula is being used for sawed wood of commercial dimension.
Example: Compute the board foot of lumber whose dimension is 2” x 4 “x 12”
T = 2”
W = 4”
L = 12‟