ISBN# 1-4180-7310-5
Blueprint Reading for Electricians, 2E
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NEWLY UPDATED! Blueprint Reading for Electricians, 2E Book, 2nd Edition, written by the National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee and the IBEW, Hardcover © 2008, 464 pages, 8.5" x 11", Includes CD-ROM! Using terminology and applications unique to the electrical industry, this book provides a strong, relevant introduction to reading and interpreting blueprints for aspiring electricians. Blueprint Reading for Electricians, 2E begins by covering fundamental tools and basic sketching, and progresses to include coverage of views, plans, schedules, and specifications. With additional chapters, of the 2nd edition of the Blueprint Reading for Electricians, devoted to the types of prints found in a set of construction drawings and clear explanations of their relationships to various electrical installations, the book offers content that is both comprehensive and applicable. Need-to-know mathematical concepts are covered in a straightforward manner, so that readers can feel confident they have sufficient knowledge to learn and apply the material. Both a training manual and blueprint reading reference, Blueprint Reading for Electrical Workers, 2E provides the content, the hands-on exercises, and the real-world applications necessary for readers to master their print reading skills.
Features of Blueprint Reading for Electricians, 2E:
- completely up-to-date coverage of print reading skills for the electrical industry fosters a diverse skill set for enhanced "real world" preparation
- updated photos from construction sites provide a connection between the material covered and its application in the industry
- numerous examples throughout the book focus on electrical scenarios to reinforce key concepts in a way that is meaningful to the reader
- print reading exercises provide hands-on practice and encourage readers to apply and use the material they have learned
- Back of Book CD includes residential, commercial, and industrial blueprints and specifications
Table of Contents Blueprint Reading for Electricians, 2E:
Chapter 1 Drawing And Sketching
Chapter 2 Projections And Perspectives
Chapter 3 Related Math
Chapter 4 Scaling And Dimensions
Chapter 5 Framing And Structures
Chapter 6 Architectural Considerations
Chapter 7 Plot Plans
Chapter 8 Floor Plans
Chapter 9 Elevations
Chapter 10 Details and Sections
Chapter 11 Schedules and Specifications
Chapter 12 Electrical Symbology
Chapter 13 Mechanical Symbology
Chapter 14 Hydraulic and Pheumatic Symbology
Chapter 15 Specialized Symbology
Chapter 16 Residential Print Reading
Chapter 17 Commercial Print Reading
Chapter 18 Industrial Print Reading
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