Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters
By Lee Smith
2013, 8th Edition
288 Pages, 8.5 x 11 softcover
This book covers all the practical mathematics that a plumber or pipefitter should know. It has clear explanations, samples of applications, and many drawings.
CONTENTS
Review of Basic Fundamentals
Some Basic Rules for Mathematics
Formulas
Solving Formulas/Equations
Square Root
Review of Angle Measure
Conversion of Length Measure
Pipe Length Calculations
Standard Weight Pipe
Allowance for Threaded Fittings
Copper Tubing
Allowances for Copper Fittings
Plastic Pipe
Allowance for Plastic Fittings
Welding Steel Pipe
Allowing for Welded Fittings
Equal Spacing
Angles in Plumbing
Offset, Diagonal, Rise, and Run
Solving for 45° Constants
45° Diagonal and Pipe Length
Three-Pipe Diagrams with a 45° Offset
Right Angle with a 45° Diagonal
45° Offsets with a Wye Fitting
Wye and Tee-Wye Assemblies
The 0.707 Constant in 45° Pipe Assemblies
Solving for Other Angles
Pipe Bending
Cast Iron Pipe
Cast Iron Assemblies with Various Bends
Bend Offsets
Assemblies with Cast Iron Wyes and Tee-Wyes
Single Loop Back-Venting
Grade, Percent Grade, Drop, and Run
Elevation and Grade
Elevation in a Plan View pipe Diagram
Jumper Offsets
45° Offsets in Parallel
Special Case of 45° Offsets in Parallel
Rolling Offsets
Combination Offsets
Pipe Length by Layout
Cast Iron Flanged Fittings
Miter Cuts—Welded Pipe
Sheet Metal Work
Shower Pan or Safe
Rectangular Tank Liner
Cylindrical Stretchouts
Roof Pitch
Volumes, Pressures, Capacities
Water Measure
Rectangular Solids
Cylinders
Spheres
Segments
Partialy Filled Containers of Varying Shapes
Water Pressure, Head, and Force
Ratio of Pipe Capacities
Pipe Sizing
Physics
Mecahnical Advantage
The State of Matter and Why It Matters
Properties of Gases
Heating
Heat Loss vs. Radiator Size
Radiation Sizing for Total Heat Loss of a Room
Estimating Size of Piping
Sizing Ventilation
Heating Problems for a Two-Flow House
The Builder's Level
Words Used in Leveling
Math Aids in Leveling
Appendix A
Appendix B
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