Pipefitters Primer TOC

Pipefitters Primer Table of Contents

Introduction
   A brief statement from the author addressing the contents and intended purpose of Pipefitters Primer.

Chapter 1.  What is A Pipefitter?
   Addresses the question of just what a Pipefitter is and does.

Chapter 2.  Safety first
   An introduction to some basic safety practices and terms.

Chapter 3.  Pipefitter Terminology
   An alphabetized list of some common terms and abbreviations associated with Pipefitting situations.

Chapter 4  Classification and Identification of Fittings and Components
   A short list of some common types of fittings and related components with some examples of the symbols used in construction drawings to identify theses components.

Chapter 5  Introduction to Construction Drawings
   An introduction to some of the types, and functions of construction drawings found in pipefitting situations.

Chapter 6 Pipefitter Trade Math

A collection of sections focused on various aspects of mathematics as it applies to pipefitting.

Chapter 6 Section 1 Introduction to Pipefitter Math
   An overview of the types of mathematics that are encountered in pipefitting situations.

Chapter 6 Section 2 Working With Fractions
   A section focused on working with fractions, intended to offer some unconventional and or simplified perspectives.

Chapter 6 Section 3 Geometric Calculations
   An quick overview of some basic geometry including a demonstration of a practical application.

Chapter 6 Section 4 Triangles
   An overview of the mathematics of triangles.

Chapter 6 Section 5 Offsets
   (previously Chapter 7)Demonstrates how triangle problems apply to and are solved in pipefitting applications.

Chapter 6 Section 6 Cord Length and Laying out Bolt Holes
   Our newest addition to Pipefitters Primer. A demonstration of the use of cord length calculations for laying out bolt holes.

•Reference:
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