As it currently operates, the commercial real estate construction industry is a disaster full of built-in waste. Seventy-percent of all projects end over budget and late. The buildingSMART Alliance estimates that up to fifty-percent of the process is consumed in waste. Almost every project includes massive hidden taxes in the form of delays, cost overruns, poor quality, and work that has to be redone. Building new structures is a fragmented, adversarial process that commonly results in dissatisfied customers and frequently ends in disappointment, bitterness, and even litigation. The industry must change—for its own good and that of its customers. But while the industry has tried to reform itself, it can’t do it alone. Real change can only come from business owners and executives who refuse to continue paying for a dysfunctional system and demand a new way of doing business. The Commercial Real Estate Revolution is a bold manifesto for change from the Mindshift consortium—a group of top commercial real estate industry leaders who are fed up with a system that simply doesn’t work. The book explains how business leaders can implement nine principles for any project that will dramatically cut costs, end delays, create better buildings, and force the industry into real reform. The Commercial Real Estate Revolution offers a radically new way of doing business—a beginning-to-end, trust-based methodology that transforms the building process from top to bottom. Based on unifying principles and a common framework that meets the needs of all stakeholders, this new system can reform and remake commercial construction into an industry we’re proud to be a part of. If you’re one of the millions of hardcore cynics who work in commercial construction, you probably think this sounds like pie in the sky. But this is no magic bullet; it’s a call for real reform. If you’re an industry professional who’s sick of letting down clients or an owner who’s sick of cost overruns and endless delays, The Commercial Real Estate Revolution offers a blueprint for fixing a broken industry.
LEARN THE ART OF WELDING FROM THE GROUND UP Filled with step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations, Welding, Second Edition provides an easy-to-follow introduction to oxyacetylene welding and cutting, soldering, and basic metal properties. You'll learn how to set up your workshop, properly use welding equipment, design projects, work safely, and get professional results--even if you have no experience. With coverage of the latest tools, materials, and techniques, this fully updated, hands-on guide serves as an ideal beginner's tutorial as well as an on-the-job reference for experienced welders. Find out how to: Work with oxyacetylene welding fuels, equipment, and supplies Review other welding methods, including arc, tungsten inert gas, and gas metal arc welding Understand the properties and weldability of various metals Use the latest soldering tools and techniques Master brazing, braze welding, cutting metal, and welding thicker metals Follow welding safety procedures and troubleshoot problems Test your knowledge with end-of-chapter review questions Design and set up your own home workshop Build metal projects, including a gate, fireplace grate, and workbench
In this dynamic book, theologian, futurist, and communications expert M. Rex Miller presents the innovative millennium matrix, that explains the way we store and distribute information changes our worldviews. Based on the author's extensive research, The Millennium Matix explores the major paradigm and worldview shifts over the past two thousand years and maps them into an easily accessible chart summarizing the entire history of culture and church. From the oral culture of Jesus' time to the print world of Gutenberg's Bible to the broadcast era of television to the emerging digital culture, readers will see the impact of communication on worship and spirituality. Even more, the book then provides practical suggestions on how Christians can successfully navigate the rapid cultural changes that are occurring and that will continue to occur over the decades to come.
Complete, compact and featuring formulas, tables, and diagrams in place of lengthy text descriptions, this handy reference delivers job-essential information in a quick look-up format. The new Second edition has been updated to include the 2005 National Electrical Code, new symbols for electrical drafting now being used in CAD drafting, additional coverage of co-axial cable in home wiring, and more on electric motors and controls.
This home improvement guide covers converting existing space, adding space, and creating new structures. In-depth coverage is also given of minor repairs, as well as complete remodeling projects.
Daniel "Chaingang" Bunkowski is five hundred pounds of bone-crushing malice. He walks upright like a man, but that's about his only similarity to a human. He has the brilliant, twisted mind of a genius and the reflexes of a predatory animal with an unquenchable thirst for savagery. The story that began with SLOB continues in this horrific novel, as Bunkowski goes in search of his maker. His insatiable appetite for death leads him back to his roots in Kansas City, Missouri where he searches for a woman known to him as "mother". She made him into the beast he is today, now he's going to make her wish that she had never given him life.
For those who want to figure how to repair certain things about the foundation, footing, and why the site is or is not suitable. From starting the job to completion, including real examples offered for nearly every application.
Introducing the Carpentry & Construction Series from McGraw-Hill The experts show you how to tackle any wiring, remodeling, or plumbing project Written by authors of McGraw-Hill's popular Carpentry & Construction, Fourth Edition, this new, dollar-saving series is great for do-it-yourselfers, weekend repairmen and home owners, as well as seasoned pros who want to stay on top of the latest methods, materials, equipment and code requirements. Organized according to the actual stages of construction, these titles detail everything needed to successfully plan, manage, and complete a job. All are heavily illustrated and contain valuable tip-boxes throughout. * Covers roughing-in fixtures and installing the most common home equipment such as sinks, bathtubs, shower stalls, and septic tanks * Includes emergency repairs and remodeling
Ugly's Plumbing References" is a quick resource specifically designed to provide plumbing professionals with the most commonly required information on installing plumbing piping, fixtures, and appliances in both commercial and residential buildings. Unlike other plumbing pocket guides, this text incorporates invaluable information for license preparation, including tips on studying plumbing systems, drawings, and the operation of typical systems.
A complete, step-by-step guide to CARPENTRY AND CONSTRUCTION Revised and updated, Carpentry & Construction, Fifth Edition, takes you through every step of house construction in such detail that you can use it to build your own home! Clear instructions, along with more than 1,500 photographs and illustrations, demonstrate each phase of construction--from selecting tools, to pouring the foundation, to finishing the interior. This how-to handbook also covers remodeling, additions, and repairs. Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer or a professional contractor, you'll find all the task-simplifying details you need for your projects, each logically organized by building stages. Learn how to tackle: Footings and foundations Framing and roofing Windows and doors Exterior and interior walls Wiring Plumbing Insulation Interior finishing Kitchen and bathroom remodeling Tiling Solar heating Termite prevention Skylights Fences, decks, and patios Private ater and sewage systems And much more Featuring new material covering the latest green building options, tools of the trade, construction methods, code updates, and a 16-page color insert, this book helps you get the job done better and faster. There's no other resource that covers the home building process as thoroughly and expertly as Carpentry & Construction, Fifth Edition.
Make your shop safe and smart If you're a machinist or a student of the trade, this second volume in Audel's machine shop library offers concise, to-the-point coverage of everything you need to know. You'll find definitions of all the shop tools; guidelines for set-up, safe operation, maintenance, and repair; illustrations and diagrams; review questions for students, and much more. Expect it to become one of your most-used tools. * Master all types of saws, drills, lathes, milling machinery, metal-finishing machines, and more * Learn safe operating procedures for cutting tools and the best ways to mount work in the machines * Find current details on new machines with electronic/digital controls * Understand how ultrasonics are used in metalworking * Explore information on machine shop robotics and electronics * Discover valuable tips for hobbyists, woodworkers, and home-shop owners
Dramatically Improve Your Knowledge Base, Skills, and Applications in Every Area of Industrial Electricity Turn to Industrial Electricity and Electric Motor Controls for complete coverage of the entire industrial electrical field_from the basics of electricity to equipment, to troubleshooting and repair. Packed with over 650 illustrations, the latest codes and regulations, many study questions and review problems, this career-building tool shows you how to boost your skills and confidence, and then apply this expertise effectively in the workplace. It also includes strategies for avoiding common problems and performing proper procedures on every job. Industrial Electricity and Electric Motor Controls features: Learning how to read blueprints, schematics, schedules, site plans, as well as mechanical or electrical plans Information on electric motors and their controls Troubleshooting and repair techniques using the ladder diagram or schematic Methods for achieving safety in the workplace A handy glossary of terms A large selection of appendices for reference Inside This Comprehensive Book on Industrial Electricity you will find • Tools • Safety in the Workplace • Symbols • Control Circuits and Diagrams • Switches • Magnetism and Solenoids • Relays • Motors • Timers and Sensors • Sensors and Sensing • Solenoids and Valves • Motor Starting Methods • Solid State Reduced Voltage Starters • Speed Control and Monitoring • Motor Control and Protection • Three-Phase Controllers • Drives • Transformers • Power Generation • Power Distribution Systems • Programmable Controllers • Troubleshooting and Maintenance • Industrial Electricity as a Career • Appendices: DC Motor Trouble Chart, Wound-Rotor Motor Trouble Chart, Fractional Horsepower Motor Trouble Chart, Selection of Dual-Element Fuses for Motor-Running Overload Protection, Tables and Formulas, Full-Load Currents of AC and DC Motors, Power Factor Correcting Capacitors, Switch Symbols, Wiring Diagram Symbols, Unit Prefixes, Conversion Factors, Decibel Table
Another natural follow-up to the titles we have on the inside of the house, as well as the next step in erecting the house for those who understand Sites, Footings, and Foundations. There are a lot of requirements in the Code for framing and the type of and application of roofs and roofing. Special emphasis will be placed on the type of construction required for those in tornado and hurricane areas. Putting in metal or steel framing - now becoming cheaper than wood will be covered. Discussions will include the use of drills and metal stud screws for those who are more familiar with wood “stick” construction. Provides essential information needed to plan, manage and complete the job. Tip boxes included throughout.
A Practical, On-the-Job HVAC Guide Applicable to residential, commercial, and industrial jobs, this essential handbook puts a wealth of real-world information at your fingertips. HVAC Troubleshooting Guide shows you how to read, interpret, and prepare schedules, mechanical plans, and electrical schematics. This handy resource will aid you in your everyday tasks and keep you up to date with the latest facts, figures, and devices. The book includes numerous illustrations, tables, and charts, troubleshooting tips, safety precautions, resource directories, and a glossary of terms. HVAC Troubleshooting Guide helps you: Identify and safely use tools and equipment (both new and old) Use heat pumps and hot air furnaces Calculate ventilation requirements Work with refrigeration equipment and the new refrigerants Utilize control devices, including solenoids and relays Operate, select, and repair electric motors Work with condensers, compressors, and evaporators Monitor the flow of refrigerant with valves, tubing, and filters Comply with the Section 608 refrigerant recycling rule Program thermostats Insulate with batts, sheet, tubing covers, and foam Work with solid-state controls Understand electrical and electronic symbols used in schematics
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Ace the Major HVAC Licensing Exams!Featuring more than 800 accurate practice questions and answers, HVAC Licensing Study Guide, Third Edition, provides everything you need to prepare for and pass the major HVAC licensing exams. This highly-effective, career-building study resource is filled with essential calculations, troubleshooting tips for the job site, hundreds of detailed illustrations, and information on the latest codes and standards. You will get brand-new coverage of troubleshooting for small motors and electrical equipment for HVAC. This thoroughly revised study guide helps you:•Master the material most likely to appear on the ARI, NATE, ICE, RSES, and HVAC licensing exams •Improve your test-taking ability with 800+ true-false and multiple-choice questions and answers •Learn about current refrigerant usage and regulations •Keep up with the most recent codes and standards •Acquire the confidence, skills, and knowledge needed to pass your examCovers key HVAC topics, including:•Heat sources •Heating systems •Boilers, burners, and burner systems •Piping systems •Ductwork sizing •Refrigerants •Cooling and distribution systems •Refrigeration equipment and processes •Filters and air flow •Maintenance, servicing, and safety •Humidification, dehumidification, and psychrometrics •EPA-refrigerant reclaimers •Heating circuits •Safety on the job •Trade associations and codes•Troubleshooting for small motors•Electrical equipment for HVAC
Pass any pipefitter’s licensing and certification exam on the first try This highly effective self-study guide provides everything you need to prepare for any major pipefitter’s licensing and certification exam. Written by a pair of industrial technology experts and experienced trainers, Pipefitter’s Licensing Study Guide features hands-on coverage of the latest equipment, techniques, and regulations. Each chapter contains multiple-choice questions to help you review the material covered and practice the types of questions that typically appear on pipefitting licensing tests. Tips on troubleshooting and working with pipes appear throughout. In-depth coverage includes: The history of pipefitting Working with pipe Pipe fabrication codes and standards Soldering, welding, brazing, and chemical bonding Offset connections and screwed and flanged fittings Pipe valves and fittings Cast iron, clay, fiber, and metal pipes Reading piping and welding blueprints Troubleshooting pipe fittings
Ace the Major HVAC Licensing Exams! Featuring more than 800 practice questions and answers, HVAC Licensing Study Guide, Second Edition provides everything you need to prepare for and pass the major HVAC licensing exams on the first try. This practical, up-to-date resource is filled with essential calculations, troubleshooting tips for the job site, hundreds of detailed illustrations, and information on current codes and standards. Thoroughly revised to cover the latest equipment and techniques, this career-building guide helps you: Master the material most likely to appear on the ARI, NATE, ICE, RSES, and HVAC licensing exams Improve your test-taking ability with 800+ true-false and multiple-choice questions and answers Learn about the latest refrigerant usage and regulations Keep up with the most recent codes and standards Acquire the confidence, skills, and knowledge needed to pass your exam Covers key HVAC topics, including: Heat sources Heating systems Boilers, burners, and burner systems Piping systems Ductwork sizing Refrigerants Cooling and distribution systems Refrigeration equipment and processes Filters and air flow Maintenance, servicing, and safety Humidification, dehumidification, and psychrometrics EPA-refrigerant reclaimers Heating circuits Safety on the job Trade associations and codes
Get All the Practice Questions and Answers, Calculations, and Troubleshooting Tips You Need to Ace the major HVAC Licensing Exams! HVAC technicians and students alike can turn to the HVAC Licensing Study Guide for everything they need to prepare for and pass the major HVAC licensing exams on the very first try! Designed to boost confidence, skills, and knowledge, this unique career-building resource contains over 800 practice questions and answers, essential calculations, and step-by-step troubleshooting tips for the job site. Written by two of the most experienced and successful authors in the HVAC field, this on-target book presents a wealth of current information on heating...boilers...ventilation ductwork...air conditioning systems and methods...refrigeration...electrical systems...control devices...materials and equipment design...and codes and standards. Filled with over 200 detailed illustrations and handy “tip boxes” on important code matters and exam questions, the HVAC Licensing Study Guide enables readers to: Develop skills with material most likely to appear on the NATE, ICE, RSES, and HVAC licensing exams Improve test-taking ability with over 800 exam-style multiple-choice and true/false questions and answers Learn about the latest refrigerant usage and regulations Keep up with the most recent codes and standards Acquire the confidence, skills, and knowledge needed to pass your licensing exam on the first try This HVAC Study Guide Will Help You Master: • Heating (Boilers) • Ventilation (Ductwork) • Air Conditioning • Refrigeration • Electrical • Control Devices • and Much More!
Use the right tool the right way Here, fully updated to include new machines and electronic/digital controls, is the ultimate guide to basic machine shop equipment and how to use it. Whether you're a professional machinist, an apprentice, a trade student, or a handy homeowner, this fully illustrated volume helps you define tools and use them properly and safely. It's packed with review questions for students, and loaded with answers you need on the job. Mark Richard Miller is a Professor and Chairman of the Industrial Technology Department at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas. * Understand basic machine shop practice and safety measures * Recognize the variations in similar tools and the purposes they serve * Learn recommended methods of mounting work in different machines * Obtain a complete working knowledge of numerically controlled machines and the operations they perform * Review procedures for safe and efficient use of cutting tools and cutters * Expand your knowledge with clear, step-by-step illustrations of proper equipment set-up and operation
A shocking statistic in education reveals that 70% of K-12 teachers work under chronic stress. This revolutionary new book explains how removing stress from the classroom holds the key to improving education. The book also explains what administrators, teachers, parents, and communities can do to help accomplish a stress-free classroom. For years, the expert voices said “disengagement” was the crucial issue behind poor educational environments and results. Naturally, only massive reform could fix it. But what if the enormous restructuring and expenditures attacked the wrong problem? MindShift, an organization that reframes tired and clogged conversations, pushed the old conclusions off the table and started fresh. They gathered diverse leaders in education, leadership, neuroscience, architecture, and wellness in working forums around the nation. These pivotal meetings produced WHOLE, a game-changing approach to education. This book captures the story and details of how the system can be remade for real and lasting benefits to everyone. With the authors’ expertise, the book exposes the exhausted and antiquated thinking that led to the present crisis. But, WHOLE also proposes a new era of disruptive change that can produce happier, healthier, and more successful education for the 21st century. The book introduces the outliers, tells the stories, and presents the roadmaps to: Why teachers should be seen as high-performance athletes, requiring time for recovery and preparation How schools can become “field hospitals,” combining learning with healing Why space matters, how redesigning and refurnishing schools can eliminate stress and produce learning environments that are more open and inviting Ways to properly integrate schools within communities, building honest relationships, increasing social capital, and achieving transparency that increases success Packed with real-life examples, new research, and solutions that you can introduce to your own schools, students, and communities, WHOLE shows us how to move schools from the age of stress and insecurity to an age of true educational flourishing.
BE AN AC AND REFRIGERATION ACE- NO MATTER WHAT YOUR PRESENT LEVEL OF SKILL! Air Conditioning and Refrigeration helps you understand today's cooling and climate control systems-so expertly that you can use it as the foundation for a career! Clear instructions-with over 800 photographs and illustrations-offer step-by-step guidance to learning the trade for students, professionals, and homeowners who want to do their own installations or repairs. LEARN WITH THE PROS Written by experienced teachers Rex and Mark R. Miller-whose Carpentry & Construction has been a building classic for more than 25 years-Air Conditioning and Refrigeration has all the task-simplifying details you need for any project. In the popular Miller style, this complete and current guide helps: New and student technicians. Build on-the-job skills and the knowledge needed to succeed in a fast-growing, lucrative field. AC and refrigeration pros. Refine and update skills, with full information on the latest cost-cutting technologies, refrigerants, and tools. Do-it-yourselfers and homeowners. Make expert equipment and tool choices and achieve superior results, economically. Service personnel, technicians, contractors, engineers, and facility managers. Find up-to-date information on codes, standards, safety tips, and methods. Anyone who needs clear, illustrated, step-by-step instructions for efficient, cost-effective, and current methods in choosing, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing today's AC and refrigeration equipment.
Fully updated home carpentry, construction, and remodeling instruction This thoroughly revised, DIY guide takes you through every step of home construction. Discover how to select tools, pour foundations, build walls and floors, and install tiles—even handle electrical wiring, plumbing, and insulation! Easy-to-follow instructions, along with more than 1,500 photos and illustrations, clearly demonstrate each technique. Logically organized by building stages, this new edition offers complete coverage of home remodeling, building additions, and making household repairs. Carpentry and Construction, Sixth Edition, shows how to tackle: • Site preparation • Footings and foundations • Concrete slabs and floors • Floor frames • Walls and roof framing • Windows and doors • Exterior and interior walls • Electrical Wiring • Plumbing • Insulation • Interior finishing • Kitchen and bathroom remodeling • Tile setting • Solar heating installation • Termite prevention • Installation of Skylights • Fences, decks, and patios • Private water and sewage systems • And much more
Discover how healthy buildings, culture, and people lead to high profits Organizations and employees now spend an average of $18,000 per year per employee for health costs, a 61% increase in 10 years. Every indicator projects these costs will double before 2030. This is an unsustainable path. These costs are the tip to an even bigger iceberg, the hidden costs of time out of the office, distraction, disengagement, and turnover. The Healthy Workplace Nudge explains the findings of research on 100 large organizations that have tackled the problems of employee health costs and disengagement in five fresh ways: Well-being leads to health and high performance Wake up to the fact that 95% of traditional wellness programs fail to improve health or lower costs Behavioral economics has become a new powerful tool to nudge healthy behavior Healthy buildings are now cost effective and produce your strongest ROI to improving health Leaders who develop healthy cultures achieve sustainable high performance and employee wellbeing In addition to proving highly effective, these approaches represent a fraction of the cost sunk into traditional wellness and engagement programs. The book explains how to create a workplace that is good for people, releases them to what they do best and enjoy most, and produces great and profitable work. • Find actionable strategies and tactics you can put into use today • Retain happy, productive talent • Cut unnecessary spending and boost your bottom line • Benefit from real-world research and proven practice If you’re a leader who cares about the health and happiness of your employees, a human resource professional, or a professional who develops, designs, builds, or outfits workplace environments to improve employee health and wellbeing, this is one book you’ll want to have on hand.
A clear roadmap for the new territory of education Education in the U.S. has been under fire for quite some time, and for good reason. The numbers alone tell a very disconcerting story: according to various polls, 70% of teachers are disengaged. Add to that the fact that the United States ranks last among industrialized nations for college graduation levels, and it's evident there's a huge problem that needs to be addressed. Yet the current education system and its school buildings—with teachers standing in front of classrooms and lecturing to students—have gone largely unchanged since the 19th century. Humanizing the Education Machine tackles this tough issue head-on. It describes how the education system has become ineffective by not adapting to fit students' needs, learning styles, perspectives, and lives at home. This book explains how schools can evolve to engage students and involve parents. It serves to spread hope for reform and equip parents, educators, administrators, and communities to: Analyze the pitfalls of the current U.S. education system Intelligently argue the need to reform the current landscape of education Work to make a difference in the public education system Be an informed advocate for your child or local school system If you're a concerned parent or professional looking for a trusted resource on the need for education reform, look no further than Humanizing the Education Machine. This illuminating resource provides the information you need to become a full partner in the new human-centered learning revolution.
What's the best way to study? The best guarantee of exam success is to know the material and be prepared for the questions you're likely to encounter. This book provides hundreds of questions and answers to help you review, tips for more productive studying, advice on how to approach the exam, a valuable chapter that outlines state licensing requirements for apprentice, journeyman, master, and inspector, and more-all designed to help you face the license exam with confidence. * Study plumbing drawings, material takeoff pro-cedures, and typical system layouts * Check your knowledge of plumbing mathematics * Understand what plumbing installation inspections involve * Become familiar with regulations for both the uniform and international codes * Review residential trailer plumbing standards and private sewage treatment facilities * Refresh your understanding of steam and hot water heating procedures * Study the specific licensing requirements for your state and your experience level
Introducing the Carpentry & Construction Series from McGraw-Hill The experts show you how to tackle any wiring, remodeling, or plumbing project Written by authors of McGraw-Hill's popular Carpentry & Construction, Fourth Edition, this new, dollar-saving series is great for do-it-yourselfers, weekend repairmen and home owners, as well as seasoned pros who want to stay on top of the latest methods, materials, equipment and code requirements. Organized according to the actual stages of construction, these titles detail everything needed to successfully plan, manage, and complete a job. All are heavily illustrated and contain valuable tip-boxes throughout. * Covers electrical as well as audio and video wiring * Explains all types of wires and connections
Here's knowledge you can build on Whether you're building a storage shed or your dream house, the same principles govern choosing a site, setting the foundation, erecting the walls, and putting on the roof. This handy how-to guide has been totally revised and updated to cover new building materials and the latest techniques in construction and framing. It's where to find answers and solutions, from the first stake to the last roofing nail. * Choose an appropriate site and lay out the structure * Construct a foundation that meets structural needs and weather conditions * Work with block building materials * Understand balloon frame, post-and-beam, and platform frame construction * Calculate rafter length and choose the right roofing materials * Install skylights, cornices, doors, windows, and various types of siding
The most complete, up-to-date guide to industrial electricity This practical resource offers comprehensive coverage of the entire electrical field and its equipment, including troubleshooting and repair. You'll learn how to read and interpret schematics and drawings and safely work with all electrical components and systems on the jobsite. The Second Edition features a new chapter on robotics, a new 16-page color insert, and information on the latest codes, regulations, and devices. Filled with more than 650 photos and diagrams, study questions, review problems, and detailed answers, this career-building tool helps you enhance your electrical and electronics expertise and apply it effectively in the workplace. Industrial Electricity and Motor Controls, Second Edition covers: Tools and equipment Safety in the workplace Symbols used in electrical wiring diagrams and ladder diagrams Control circuits and diagrams Switches Magnetism and solenoids Relays Electric motors Timers and sensors Solenoids and valves Motor starting methods Solid-state reduced-voltage starters Speed control and monitoring Motor control and protection Three-phase controllers Drives Transformers Power generation Power distribution systems Programmable controllers Robotics Careers in electricity
This is a selection of fun and colourful kids poems largely based on nature featuring five poets. Rex Miller, Lisa Oyanna, Cheryl Sandberg, Robert Patinson and Meg Wiseman bring you this series of poems designed to be read outloud to children. They are fun and interesting, covering a range of subjects and are published in conjuction with the website English Poems for Kids at www.englishpoemsforkids.com.
Master today's toolmaking equipment Here, fully updated to include new machines and electronic and digital controls, is the ultimate guide to automated machines and toolmaking. Whether you're a professional machinist, an apprentice, or a trade student, this fully illustrated volume helps you work with metal-safely, precisely, efficiently-using today's tools and techniques. It's packed with review questions for students, and loaded with answers you need on the job. * Understand automated machine fundamentals and work with jigs and fixtures * Learn the basics of spiral and helix milling, gear cutting, and cam machining * Discover how to cut, punch, or shape a die with minimum waste * Master the operations of today's grinders and lapping machines * Find out all about toolmaking, from allowances and tolerances to layouts and master plates * Follow the clear, step-by-step illustrations to gain a hands-on knowledge of techniques and procedures
Master the Electric and Electronic Components that Control Today's Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Systems! Electricity and Electronics for HVAC provides an expert account of the electric and electronic components used for modern air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Packed with hundreds of detailed illustrations, this in-depth reference fully explains circuits, diagrams, digital controls, safety procedures, troubleshooting, and more. Written by the renowned technical authors Rex Miller and Mark R. Miller, this essential resource covers all electrical and electronic principles and applications of HVAC, including basic electricity...electric measuring instruments...control devices...heating circuits...refrigeration and freezer circuits...and other topics. Designed to build knowledge, skills, and confidence, Electricity and Electronics for HVAC features: Complete information on electric and electronic components for modern HVAC systems Over 345 detailed illustrations to improve technical understanding Standard and SI units for all problems and worked-out equations A PowerPoint presentation for classroom use Inside this Career-Building HVAC Tool • Introduction to Electricity • Current, Voltage, Resistance, and Power • Resistors, Color Code, Components, and Symbols • Series and Parallel Circuits • Magnetism, Solenoids, and Relays • Electric Measuring Instruments • Electric Power: DC and AC • Inductors, Inductive Reactance, and Transformers • Capacitors and Capacitive Reactance • Single and Three-Phase Power • Solid-State Controls • AC Motors • Electrical Safety • Control Devices • Heating Circuits • AC Circuits • Refrigeration and Freezer Circuits • Troubleshooting • Controlling Electric Power for AC Units oCareers in AC and Refrigeration • Index
Here's the real plumber's friend This fully revised guide gives you plumbing essentials, illustrations, tips, shortcuts - the lowdown on brazing, soldering, pipe fittings, commercial water coolers, automatic bathroom systems, and more. All this and much more * Includes tables, diagrams, and working drawings * Provides necessary math and metric information * Features a chapter on dental office plumbing * Explains and identifies the right plumbing tools for each job * Illustrates appropriate vents and venting methods * Covers the Sloan flush valve, Oasis water coolers, the Sovent system, 1.6-gallon flush toilets, and solar system water heaters * Useful for homeowners as well as plumbing professionals
Know how to put a chill in the air Here at last is a reference manual devoted exclusively torefrigeration, both home and commercial. Beginning with theessential physics and math, it provides a complete course inmaintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing both new and vintagerefrigeration systems for home and light industry. You'll find theanswers you need, whether you're a student, apprentice,cost-conscious homeowner, or skilled technician. * Know how different types of refrigerants are used and how tohandle them safely * Perform routine maintenance on various types of compressors * Test for leakage and resolve common problems such asfreeze-ups * Repair and replace refrigerator cabinet parts * Troubleshoot common problems with home freezers * Understand the working parts of both electrically driven andabsorption-type refrigeration units * Learn to troubleshoot and maintain the wide variety of motorsused in cooling devices * Service and repair automatic icemakers, water coolers, anddisplay cases
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