Calculated Industries Construction Master IV User Manual
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Calculated Industries by
Construction Master Technologies,
LLC, 2003
Construction Master IV User’s Guide
Copyrighted by Calculated Industries,
2003
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Summary of Construction Master IV
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Software copyrighted and licensed to calculated industries by construction master technologies, llc, 2003 construction master iv user’s guide copyrighted by calculated industries, 2003 construction master® and calculated industries® are registered trademarks of calculated industries, inc. All rights...
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C onstruction m aster ® iv for today's construction professional user’s guide.
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2 — construction master iv table of contents the construction master ® iv ..........2 getting started..........................4 key definitions/functions...............4 fractional settings .......................12 entering dimensions ....................13 basic math operations .................1...
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User's guide — 3 m aster ® iv designed for today’s construction pro- fessional, the construction master ® iv is so simple, even the novice user will find it easy to solve hundreds of di- mension-related problems right in feet, inches and fractions! ♦ solve dimensional math ♦ english/metric conversio...
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4 — construction master iv getting started key definitions/functions basic function keys [+] [–] [x] [÷] [=] arithmetic operation keys. [%] four-function percent key. [0] – [9] and [ • ] digits used for keying-in numbers. [off] — off key turns all power off, clearing all non- permanent registers. [o...
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User's guide — 5 [conv] [ ] — x 2 function finds the square of a linear or non- dimensional value. [m+] — memory key adds the displayed value to mem- ory. Clears when the calculator is shut off. [conv] [m+] — memory minus (m–) subtracts the displayed value from memory. [conv] [rcl] — memory clear cl...
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6 — construction master iv [conv] [%] — weight/volume enters or converts the weight per volume setting as tons/yard³, lbs/yd³, lb/ft³, metric ton/m³ or kg/m³. Repeated presses will cycle through these settings. [cu] — cubic key defines a volume (e.G., 5 [cu] [yds]). [sq] — square key defines an area...
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User's guide — 7 during conversions toggle between fractional and decimal inches. [ / ] — fraction bar key used to enter fractions. Fractions can be entered as proper (1/2, 1/8, 1/16) or improper (3/2, 9/8). If the denominator (bottom) is not entered, the calculator's fractional accuracy setting is ...
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8 — construction master iv a dimension 9 [inch] [pitch] an angle 30 [pitch] a ratio 0.75 [conv] [pitch] a percentage 75 [%] [pitch] a pitch entry will remain in perma- nent storage until revised or reset. A solution will be replaced by its en- tered value once the calculator is cleared. [rise] — ris...
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User's guide — 9 the on-center spacing of a raked wall can be permanently stored by entering a dimension prior to solving for stud sizes (12 [inch] [conv] [diag]). Default on-center spacing is 16 inches (metric mode: 600 mm). [hip/v] — hip/valley rafter key finds the regular or irregular hip/ valley...
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10 — construction master iv [jack] — jack rafter key finds the jack rafter sizes – from largest to smallest – for both regular and irregular pitched roofs. The ini- tial jack rafter values displayed are from the regular pitched side. After showing the minimum value, the calculator will display the s...
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User's guide — 11 press result 1 number of risers 2 actual riser height 3 riser overage/underage 4 number of treads 5 actual tread width 6 tread overage/underage 7 stringer length 8 inclination angle default value is 7-1/2 inches (metric mode: 185 millimeters). [circ] — circle displays the following...
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12 — construction master iv [conv] [ ÷] reciprocal, or 1/x function. [conv] [ x ] — all clear clears all values, including memory. Resets all permanent settings to de- faults. Note: will not change the im- perial/metric mode setting. [rcl] [x] changes this setting. [conv] [ + ] — pi (π π π π ) const...
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User's guide — 13 fractional level can be revised by using the following keystrokes: [conv] 1 = accuracy set to 1/16 [conv] 2 = accuracy set to 1/2 [conv] 3 = accuracy set to 1/32 [conv] 4 = accuracy set to 1/4 [conv] 6 = accuracy set to 1/64 [conv] 8 = accuracy set to 1/8 a star ( ) will appear in ...
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14 — construction master iv dimension keystrokes 5 yards 5 [yds] 5 feet 1-1/2 inch 5 [feet] 1 [inch] 1 [ / ] 2 17.5 meters 17.5 [m] square and cubic dimen- sions examples of how square and cubic dimensions are entered: dimension keystrokes 5 cubic yards 5 [cu] [yds] 130 square feet 130 [sq] [feet] 3...
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User's guide — 15 linear conversions convert 14 feet to other dimensions: keystroke display 14 [feet] . . . [conv] [yds] 4.666667 yd [conv] [feet] 14 ft 0 in [conv] [feet] 14 ft [conv] [inch] 168 in [conv] [mm] 4267.2 mm [conv] [cm] 426.72 cm [conv] [m] 4.2672 m square conversions convert 14 square ...
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16 — construction master iv cubic conversions convert 14 cubic feet to other cubic dimensions: keystroke display 14 [cu] [feet] . . . [conv] [inch] 24192 cu in [yds] 0.518519 cu yd [m] 0.396436 cu m [cm] 396435.9 cu cm [mm] * 0.396436 cu m basic math operations your calculator uses standard chaining...
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User's guide — 17 adding dimensions add 11 inches to 2 feet 1 inch: 11 [inch] [+] 2 [feet] 1 [inch] [=] * 36 in subtracting dimensions subtract 3 feet from 11 feet 7-1/2 inches: 11 [feet] 7 [inch] 1 [ / ] 2 [–] 3 [feet] [=] 8 ft 7-1/2 in multiplying dimensions multiply 5 feet 3 inches by 11 feet 6- ...
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18 — construction master iv percentage calculations the percent [%] key can be used for finding a given percent of a number or for working add-on, discount or division percentage calculations. It can be used with any type of number, in any dimen- sion (feet, inch, millimeter, etc) and any type of co...
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User's guide — 19 function keystrokes add to memory [m+] subtract from memory [conv] [m+] recall total in memory [rcl] [m+] display/clear memory [rcl] [rcl] clear memory [conv] [rcl] replace memory [conv] [rcl] [m+] memory is semi-permanent, clearing only when you: 1) turn off the calculator; 2) pre...
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20 — construction master iv paperless tape the paperless tape allows the user to display and review the last 20 entries of a calculation. [rcl] [=] accesses the tape mode and [+] or [–] scrolls for- ward or backward through the entries. While in the paperless tape mode, the display will show the ent...
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User's guide — 21 previewing paperless tape keystroke display 1. Enter a string of numbers: 4 [feet] [+] 4 ft 0 in 5 [feet] [+] 9 ft 0 in 6 [feet] [+] 15 ft 0 in 7 [feet] [=] 22 ft 0 in 2. Access the tape function: [rcl] [=] ttl= 22 ft 0 in 3. Scroll from first value to total: [+] 01 4 ft 0 in [+] 0...
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22 — construction master iv examples linear calculations cutting boards how many 2 feet 2 inch pieces can be made from fifteen 10-foot boards? Keystroke display 1. Divide board length by smaller cuts [on/c] [on/c] 0. 10 [feet] 10 ft [÷] 2 [feet] 2 [inch] [=] 4.615385 (or 4 whole boards) 2. Find tota...
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User's guide — 23 masonry — estimating bricks how many standard bricks (3-3/4 inch by 8 inch) are required for a 36.5 feet by 8 feet wall? Keystroke display 1. Find brick area [on/c] [on/c] 0. 3 [inch] 3[ / ] 4 [x] 8 [inch] [=] 30 sq in 2. Store in memory and find wall area [m+] 30 sq in 36.5 [feet]...
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24 — construction master iv area calculations area of a rectangle what is the area of a room measuring 12 feet 6 inches by 15 feet 8 inches? Keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 12 [feet] 6 [inch] 12 ft 6 in [x] 15 [feet] 8 [inch] [=] 195.8333 sq ft area of a square using the x 2 ([conv][ ]) function,...
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User's guide — 25 area — floor covering you have an apartment with two rooms of carpet that need to be replaced. The room dimensions are as follows: 12 feet 4 inches by 10 feet and 14 feet 8 inches by 16 feet. How many square yards of carpet are needed and what is the total cost at $11.75 per square...
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26 — construction master iv roof covering — no. Of shingles you’re going to use 12 inch wide by 36-inch long asphalt (strip) shingles with 5-inch weather exposure. How many shingles are required for a 1745 square foot roof? (note: shingle expo- sure area = exposure x length, and number of shingles =...
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User's guide — 27 volume calculations rectangular containers what is the volume of a container 3 feet by 1 foot 9-5/8 inches by 2 feet 4 inches? (lxwxh) keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 3 [feet] 3 ft [x] 1 [feet] 9 [inch] 5 [ / ] 8 1 ft 9-5/8 in [x] 2 [feet] 4 [inch] [=] 12.61458 cu ft simple conc...
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28 — construction master iv keystroke display [conv] [yds] 5.146605 cu yd 2. Multiply by cost [x] 55 [conv] [•] $ 283.06 per concrete columns you’re going to pour five columns, each of which has a diameter of 3 feet 4-1/2 inches and a height of 11 feet 6 inches. How many cubic yards of con- crete wi...
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User's guide — 29 complex concrete volume you’re going to pour an odd-shaped patio 4-1/2 inches deep with the di- mensions shown below. First, calculate the total area (by dividing the drawing into three individual rectangles) and then determine the total yards of con- crete required for this job. 3...
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30 — construction master iv keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 1. Find area of part a 38 [feet] 2 [inch] [–] 4 [feet] 2 [inch] [=] 34 ft 0 in [x] 27 [feet] [=] 918 sq ft [m+] 2. Find area of part b 4 [feet] 2 [inch] 4 ft 2 in [x] 8 [feet] 6 [inch] [=] 35.41667 sq ft [m+] 3. Find area of part c 9 [fe...
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User's guide — 31 volume/weight calculations concrete footing find the total volume* of concrete re- quired to pour five 24 inch by 12 inch footings, each 2 feet deep. Then find the weight of the concrete (use 1.5 tons per cubic yard). Keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 1. Enter weight per volume 1....
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32 — construction master iv board feet/ lumber calculations board feet and lumber problems can easily be solved with the construction master iv’s built-in board feet and material estimating function. Total board feet — with dollar cost find the total board feet for one each of the following sizes: 2...
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User's guide — 33 right-triangle calculations the top row of keys provide you with built-in solutions to right triangles. The solutions are available in any of the linear dimensions offered on the calcu- lator. Thus, you can solve right trian- gles directly in feet and inches, deci- mal feet, meters...
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34 — construction master iv squaring a concrete slab assume you want to “square-up” the forms for a concrete foundation meas- uring 45 feet 6 inches by 24 feet 4 inches. In order for the forms to be square, what should the diagonal measurements (square-up) be? 24’ 4” 45’ 6” keystroke display [on/c] ...
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User's guide — 35 area for roofing materials you’re ordering roofing materials for a roof with a 5/12 pitch, an overall span of 27 feet and a length of 34 feet 6 inches. How many squares, at 100 square feet each, are there? Keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 1. Find common rafter length 5 [inch] [pi...
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36 — construction master iv common rafter length — (pitch known) the roof you are working on has a 7/12 pitch, with a span of 23 feet 6 inches. What length should you cut the com- mon rafters (not counting the overhang or ridge adjustments)? 7/12 pitch 23’ 6” keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 7 [in...
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User's guide — 37 finding rise — (pitch and run known) though not commonly asked for, you can compute the rise or run of a right angle just as you would the diagonal. Find the rise given a 7/12 pitch and a run of 11 feet 6 inches: keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 7 [inch] [pitch] ptch 7 in 11 [fee...
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38 — construction master iv raked wall – stud sizes find each stud size in a raked wall with a peak of 15 feet 5 inches, and a length of 30 feet 7 inches. Use 16 inches as your on-center spacing. Keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 1. Enter rise, run and o.C. Spacing 15 [feet] 5 [inch] [rise] rise 15...
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User's guide — 39 hip/valley & jack rafters regular (45°) hip/valley & jack rafters you’re working with a 7/12 pitch, and half your total span is 13 feet 9 inches: (a) find the point-to-point length for the common rafter; (b) find the length of an adjoining hip (or valley); and (c) find the lengths ...
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40 — construction master iv jack rafters — (with other than 16 inch on-center spacing) you’re working with a roof having a 7/12 pitch and a run of 30 feet 9 inches. Find the jack rafter lengths at 18 inch on-center spacing. Keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 1. Enter pitch, run and spacing 7 [inch] ...
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User's guide — 41 irregular (non-45°) hip/valley & jack rafters you’re working with a 7/12 pitch and half your overall span is 15 feet 7 inches. The irregular pitch is 8/12. Find the common rafter length, irregular hip/valley and jack rafter lengths. Keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 1. Find common...
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42 — construction master iv 4. Find regular jack lengths 16 [inch] [jack] oc 16 in [jack] jk1 16 ft 3-5/16 in [jack] jk2 14 ft 6-1/8 in [jack] jk3 12 ft 9 in [jack] jk4 10 ft 11-13/16 in [jack] jk5 9 ft 2-5/8 in etc......Continue pressing [jack] until last regular jack or “0.” is reached..
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User's guide — 43 stair problems (risers/treads) the construction master iv easily computes the various values pertaining to stair building. Given values for total rise, total run and a desired stair riser height, your calculator will compute the following with the press of the [stair] key: 1) numbe...
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44 — construction master iv the desired stair riser height (default = 7-1/2) inches can be permanently re- vised by entering the new height and pressing [stair]. Risers only — custom height you’re building an access stairway for a client who can’t handle conventional- height risers. If the total ris...
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User's guide — 45 risers & treads — (7-1/2 inch desired riser height) you need to build a stairway having a floor-to-floor height of 28 feet 5-1/2 inches, a run of 35 feet 6 inches and a nominal riser height of 7-1/2 inches (default). Find the number of risers, the riser height and underage/overage,...
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46 — construction master iv circle problems circumference and area find the circumference and area of a circle having a diameter of 10 inches. Keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 10 [inch] [circ] dia 10 in [circ] area 78.53982 sq in [circ] circ 31-7/16 in [inch] 31.41593 in arc lengths find the arc l...
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User's guide — 47 a ppendix a battery & auto shut-off your calculator is powered by a single 3-volt lithium cr-2032 battery. This should last upwards of 800 hours of actual use (1 year plus for most peo- ple). Should the display become very dim or erratic, replace the battery.* your calculator is de...
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48 — construction master iv a ppendix b area formulas w l rectangle area = lw b a triangle area = ab 1 2 square area = a a a 2 r circle circumference = 2πr area = πr 2 b a ellipse area = πab.
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User's guide — 49 surface area & volume formulas w l rectangle surface area = 2hw + 2hl + 2lw volume = l x w x h h sphere surface area = 4πr volume = πr r 2 4 3 3 cone surface area = πr r + h (+πr if you add the base) volume = πr h r h 2 2 2 2 3 cylinder surface area = 2πrh + 2πr volume = πr h r h 2...
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50 — construction master iv r epair and r eturn warranty, repair and return information return guidelines: 1. Please read the warranty in this user's guide to determine if your calculated in- dustries calculator, measuring device or electronic tool remains under warranty be- fore calling or returnin...
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User's guide — 51 w arranty warranty repair service – u.S.A. Calculated industries, inc. ("ci") warrants this product against defects in materials and workman- ship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original consumer purchase in the u.S. If a defect exists during the warranty period, ci ...
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52 — construction master iv non-warranty repair service – u.S.A. Non-warranty repair covers service beyond the warranty period or service requested due to dam- age resulting from misuse or abuse. Contact the ci authorized service provider listed on the back page of the user’s guide to obtain current...
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User's guide — 53 or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita- tion of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you....
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