Blueprint Reading and Drafting for Plumbers, 2nd Edition

The 2nd edition of Blueprint Reading and Drafting for Plumbers offers readers a one-of-a-kind approach to comprehensive coverage of the plumbing industry. This book is designed for plumbing apprentices and is a valuable resource that will thoroughly prepare its readers for the transition from the residential plumbing industry to industrial or commercial projects.

The text goes beyond the basic lessons on drafting and reading various piping arrangements in order to provide a highly detailed, relevant and practical resource to address the real-life demands of industrial and commercial job sites. This revised edition features all new chapters that are devoted to coordinating plumbing installation while using structural steel as well as civil blueprints.

The text also further enhances the books unique and job site-focused classroom lessons. The book features updated illustrations to clarify different key concepts, as well as offering a visualization of important processes, skills and tools to use within the industry. The text includes basic blueprint reading for other traits in order to provide an overall look at the fundamentals of blueprint reading skills and how they are applied to different industries. The text also contains an all-new appendix that includes a variety of useful information to be used as a resource. The complete set of plans is also included in the back of this 197 page book.

Features:

• Updated illustrations clarify key concepts and offer visualization of important processes, tools, and skills in use
• In-depth lessons on isometric piping give readers the important skills needed for large construction projects
• Includes basic blueprint reading of other trades to provide overall look at fundamental blueprint reading skills and how they are applied in various industries
• All-new Appendix includes a variety of useful resources and reference material, including mathematical tables
• Complete set of plans included in back of book

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1: Blueprint Symbols and Abbreviations
• Chapter 2: Drafting Tools
• Chapter 3: Architectural Blueprints and Project Documents
• Chapter 4: Structural Steel and Civil Blueprints
• Chapter 5: Isometric Introduction and View Comparisons
• Chapter 6: Shop Drawings
• Chapter 7: Riser Diagrams
• Chapter 8: Drafting Practice
• Appendix A: Abbreviations and Mathematical Tables
• Appendix B: Common Plumbing Fittings