Table book

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A book of tables is a tabular collection of information in book form . Books of tables are often used as reference works when the information could be determined without aids (e.g. by calculation), but this is difficult (e.g. due to the complexity of the calculation) or time-consuming (e.g. by the procurement of required additional information) is. A book of tables enables the quick and relatively accurate determination of values ​​and can be an excellent aid in daily work.

In some technical professions, the determination of numerical values ​​is increasingly taking a back seat. Here, specialist knowledge is increasingly conveyed as application-oriented system knowledge. Current books of tables have picked up on this trend and, in addition to formulas, parameters, etc., are increasingly presenting technical overviews and system solutions and organizational relationships.

Since table books are often used in vocational training, their content is often based on the curriculum of the relevant apprenticeship.

application

Table books come mainly in training z. B. used in technical trades. Here they are used to quickly look up basic knowledge (formulas, key figures, system overviews, concentrated technical summary) both in lessons and for class work, intermediate and final exams.

Books of tables are often used throughout a professional life in operational practice and remain a standard reference work. Modern table books also serve as a frequently used reference work in the field of master craftsman training or practical engineering work, as they always refer to the latest technology, standards and norms due to their mostly regular updates.

variants

Books of tables exist for many areas of application, some of which are listed as examples:

The list can be expanded almost at will.

See also

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