Read and use HVAC plans and blueprints like today's professionals with the latest edition of this widely popular resource! With a focus on air conditioning drawings and hands-on exercises that were the cornerstone of previous editions, Blueprints and Plans for HVAC, 3E aims to help readers master the basics of blueprint reading and apply their new skills to work in the HVAC trade. This third edition has been updated to reflect the increasing use of computers to develop plans and prints, while still including all the critical areas of study, including: using the architect's and engineer's scale, creating and using working and construction drawings, freehand sketching and drafting with instruments, and more! The final section of this all-inclusive book goes beyond basic concepts, enabling users to gain valuable skills in reading and interpreting architectural, ductwork, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans.
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Helps to learn the basics of blueprint reading and apply them to work in the HVAC trade. This book shows the use of computers to develop plans and prints, while including various areas of study such as: using the architect's and engineer's scale, creating and using working and construction drawings, freehand sketching and drafting with instrument.
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1. Review of Basic Mathematical Procedures 2. Safety 3. Linear Measurements 4. Angular Measurements 5. Learning to Use the Architects Scale 6. Learning to Use the Engineers Scale 7. Symbols and Abbreviations 8. How Working Drawing are Created 9. Categories of Working Drawings 10. Sections, Elevations and Details 11. Creating Construction Drawings 12. Who Uses Construction Drawings 13. Specifications 14. Title Blocks 15. Types and Weights of Lines 16. Orthographic Projection 17. Oblique Drawings 18. Isometric Drawings 19. Lettering and Notations 20. Organizing a Drawing Sheet 21. Shading and Crosshatching 22. Drawing Construction Elevations 23. Drawing Construction Details 24. Freehand Sketching 25. Drafting with Instruments 26. Reading Architectural Plans 27. Ductwork Plans 28. Reading Mechanical Plans 29. Reading Electrical Plans 30. Reading Plumbing Plans 31. Introduction to Load Calculations 32. Appendices 33. Glossary 34. Index
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781428335202
Publisert
2008-08-05
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Delmar Cengage Learning
Vekt
953 gr
Høyde
271 mm
Bredde
215 mm
Dybde
30 mm
Aldersnivå
05, U
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
336

Biographical note

Joseph Moravek is the HVACR director at Nance Universal HVACR Technical School in Beaumont, Texas, where he is responsible for short- and long-term training course development and updating curriculum. He also occasionally teaches local and overseas HVACR classes for Nance. In addition, he serves as a consultant with Mechanical Training Service, Houston, Texas, doing EPA training, continuing education for contractors and other custom developed coursework. A licensed air conditioning and refrigeration contractor in the state of Texas, he holds several ICE and NATE certifications, is a member of the ASHRAE, CARE and AEE professional organizations and has a master's degree in education. Mr. Moravek started in the HVACR profession in 1976 doing heat load calculation for a federally-funded weatherization program. His experience also includes working as an HVACR technician and inspector for the city of Houston. He served as the HVACR lead instructor at Lee College for 14 years.