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Woodson, R. Dodge. Plumber's and Pipe Fitter's Calculations Manual. US: McGraw-Hill Education, 2005.

Plumber's and Pipe Fitter's Calculations Manual

Authors: R. Dodge Woodson

Published:  2005

ISBN: 9780071469906 0071448683
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  • Contents
  • About the Author
  • Introduction
  • CHAPTER 1 General Trade Mathematics
  • Benchmarks
  • Piping Math
  • Temperature Tips
  • How Many Gallons?
  • Cylinder-Shaped Containers
  • A Little Geometry
  • Finding the Area and Volume of a Given Shape
  • CHAPTER 2 Formulas for Pipe Fitters
  • 45º Offsets
  • Basic Offsets
  • Spreading Offsets Equally
  • Getting Around Problems
  • Rolling Offsets
  • Running the Numbers
  • CHAPTER 3 Potable Water Systems Calculations
  • Sizing with the Uniform Plumbing Code
  • The Standard Plumbing Code
  • CHAPTER 4 Drain-And-Sewer Calculations
  • Types of Sanitary Drains
  • Fixture-Unit Tables
  • Trap Sizing
  • The Right Pitch
  • Sizing Building Drains
  • A Horizontal Branch
  • Stack Sizing
  • Sizing Tall Stacks
  • Supports
  • Fittings
  • Riser Drawings
  • CHAPTER 5 Vent System Calculations
  • Types of Vents
  • Distance from Trap to Vent
  • Sizing Tables
  • A Sizing Exercise
  • Stack Vents, Vent Stacks, and Relief Vents
  • Wet Venting
  • Sump Vents
  • Supporting a Vent System
  • Riser Diagrams
  • Choosing Materials
  • CHAPTER 6 Storm-Water Calculations
  • CHAPTER 7 Sizing Water Heaters
  • Elements of Sizing
  • Homes with 1 to 1½ Bathrooms
  • Remaining Tables
  • CHAPTER 8 Water Pumps
  • CHAPTER 9 Calculating Minimum Plumbing Facilities
  • Commercial Buildings of Multiple Tenants
  • Retail Stores
  • Restaurants
  • Houses
  • Day-Care Centers
  • Elementary and Secondary Schools
  • Offices and Public Buildings
  • Clubs and Lounges
  • Laundries
  • Hair Shops
  • Warehouses, Foundries, and Such
  • Light Manufacturing
  • Dormitories
  • Gathering Places
  • CHAPTER 10 Calculating Proper Fixture Spacing and Placement
  • Clearances Related to Water Closets
  • Urinals
  • Lavatories
  • Keeping the Numbers Straight
  • Handicap Fixture Layout
  • Facilities for Handicap Toilets
  • Lavatories
  • Kitchen Sinks
  • Bathing Units
  • Drinking Fountains
  • CHAPTER 11 Math for Materials
  • The Unified Numbering System
  • Metric Sizes
  • Threaded Rods
  • Figuring the Weight of a Pipe
  • Thermal Expansion
  • Pipe Threads
  • How Many Turns?
  • Pipe Capacities
  • What Is the Discharge of a Given Pipe Size Under Pressure?
  • Some Facts About Copper Pipe And Tubing
  • Cast Iron
  • Plastic Pipe for Drains & Vents
  • Piping Color Codes
  • CHAPTER 12 Troubleshooting
  • CHAPTER 13 Plumbing Code Considerations
  • Approved Materials
  • Minimum Plumbing Facilities
  • Airgaps and Air Chambers
  • Specialty Plumbing
  • Gray Water Systems
  • Rainfall Rates
  • Rainwater Systems
  • CHAPTER 14 Septic Considerations
  • Simple Systems
  • The Components
  • Chamber Systems
  • Trench Systems
  • Mound Systems
  • How Does a Septic System Work?
  • Septic Tank Maintenance
  • How Can Clogs Be Avoided?
  • What About Garbage Disposers, Do They Hurt a Septic System?
  • Piping Considerations
  • Gas Concentrations
  • Sewage Pumps
  • An Overflowing Toilet
  • Whole-House Backups
  • The Problem Is in the Tank
  • Problems with a Leach Field
  • APPENDIX 1 National Rainfall Statistics
  • Index