Item #: 265-3549-04
Author: Michael A. Joyce
Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
ISBN:1-4018-4354-9
Format: Paperback
Your Price: $76.95
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The Plumbers guide to Print Reading
Proper interpretation of print drawings requires an individual to possess fundamental knowledge of drafting techniques. This book fosters an understanding of the complex process of accurately creating and reading shop drawings and blueprints; a vital component for increasing productivity and minimizing costly installation errors. Emphasis is given to the importance of project documents, design intent, and material organization necessary for creating print drawings that can expedite installations on the job. Code data, sizing criteria, and mathematics coverage help enhance the communication process between a designer and installer. With a focus on the manual drafting skills that cannot be replaced by computer software, this book fills a void in the plumbing industry created by the technological advancement of CAD.Features:
- Basic abbreviations, symbols, architectural design intent, construction documents, and various drafting techniques are training tools for any company, organization, school, or individual involved in installing, servicing, or teaching the plumbing trade
- State-of-the-art content includes basic drainage waste and vent (DWV) segments, as well as riser diagram creation
- Miscellaneous code regulations, mathematical tables, and plumbing formulas required to create shop drawings are highlighted
- Pipe offset, tank capacity, and trench volume formulas are included to expedite a shop drawing creation
- All lessons relate directly to important information required to be professional and productive on the job
Blueprint Reading and Drafting for Plumbers - Table of Contents:
- Mathematical Tables, Blueprint Symbols and Abbreviations
- Tools of the Trade
- Offset and Capacity Formulas
- Related Trades
- Isometric Introduction
- Fabrication Details
- Riser Diagrams
- Lesson Overview