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Everything from how to draw complete plans for a one-story house to understanding basic engineering to deciphering electrical maps.
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 | Blueprint Reading for the Building Trades You really can do it! You can read and understand construction documents, blueprints, and schedules. This book shows you how. Includes layouts of structural, mechanical, HVAC and electrical drawings. Shows how to interpret sectional views, follow diagrams and schematics, and covers common problems with construction specifications.

|  | Drafting House Plans You can do it! Draw a complete set of plans for a one-story house, or an additional to an existing house even if you've never had drafting or design experience. This is your Whole House Drafting System For Planning and Design.

|  |  | Basic Engineering for Builders: 8th Edition This book shows you how to save money by understanding engineering principles. If you've ever been stumped by an engineering problem on the job, yet wanted to avoid the expense of hiring a qualified engineer, you should have this book. Engineering principles explained in non-technical language.

|  | Basic Lumber Engineering for Builders (Book & CD) This book will help you fill the gap between what you can find in the building code span tables and what you need to pay a certified engineer to do. Includes a CD-ROM of NorthBridge Software's Wood Beam Sizing. Includes large, clear illustrations and examples. Shows how to figure stresses for pre-engineered wood or wood structural members, how to calculate loads, and how to design your own girders, joists and beams.

|  |  | Electrical Blueprint Reading, Revised This book shows you how to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications for constructing electrical systems. Shows a typical lighting and power layout and explains how to execute the plan. Describes how to use a panelboard or heating schedule, and includes typical electrical specifications.

|  | Construction Surveying and Layout Handle more of your own survey and layout work! You'll learn how to make a survey for any residential or commercial lot, driveway, road, or bridge. Use this guide to make your own surveys, or just read and verify the accuracy of surveys made by others.

|  |  | DeWalt Blueprint Reading Professional Reference This title shows you find how to read sections, elevations, schedules, architectural plans, structural plans, plumbing plans, HVAC and mechanical plans, electrical plans, and much more.

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