Blueprints and Plans for HVAC
Learn How to Read, Interpret and Use HVAC Blueprints Like A Pro With This All-Inclusive Book

By Joseph Moravek, Frank Miller, Wilma Miller - Third Edition

Learn how to read and use blueprints like a pro!

Air conditioning drawings and hands-on exercises are the main focus of this new book, designed to help readers master the basics of blueprint reading and apply their new skills to work in the HVAC trade.

Ideal for both technical students and entry-level HVAC field technicians alike, Blueprints and Plans for HVAC, 2E begins by reviewing basic mathematic procedures and safety considerations. Chapters that follow provide opportunities to gain first-hand experience in key areas, such as: 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.

Features:

• Illustrations, photos, graphs, and sketches serve as visual aids, putting users on the fast track to developing new blueprint reading skills and applying information to the HVAC trade
• A full set of actual blueprints for an air conditioning system in a commercial building is included for use in completing exercises in the book, enhancing the learning experience
• Helpful appendices provide instant access for beginners to frequently used geometric figures and formulas, conversion tables, abbreviations and symbols
• No prior knowledge is assumed, making this book ideal for use by anyone planning a career in the HVAC industry or the building trades

Contents:

BLUEPRINT READING.
Review of Basic Mathematical Procedures.
Safety.
Linear Measurement.
Angular Measurement.
Learning to Use the Architect's Scale.
Learning to Use the Engineer's Scale.
Symbols and Abbreviations.
How Working Drawings Are Created.
Categories of Working Drawings.
Sections, Elevations, and Details.
Creating Construction Drawings.
Who Uses Construction Drawings?
Specifications.
Title Blocks.

TYPES AND WEIGHTS OF LINES.
Orthographic Projection.
Oblique Drawings.
Isometric Drawings.
Lettering and Notations.
Organizing a Drawing Sheet.
Shading and Crosshatching.
Drawing Construction Elevations.
Construction Details.
Freehand Sketching.
Drafting With Instruments.

READING AND INTERPRETING ARCHITECTURAL PLANS.
Reading Architectural Plans.
Ductwork Plans.
Reading Mechanical Plans.
Reading Electrical Plans.
Reading Plumbing Plans.
Introduction to Load Calculations.

224 Pages - 8-1/2 x 11 in.

Paperback, 336 pages

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