Synopses & Reviews
Now geared especially for students, this newly expanded manual remains the only complete treatment of the topic in the electrical field. The simple format includes detailed instructions, definitions of key terms, and many helpful charts and pictures--but no complicated trigonometry. Research tests throughout the book increase students' retention of the material. New sections cover the National Electrical Code, conduit bending machines, fiber optic conduits, and more. Features: -lists many charts & tables to enhance the material covered -specific terms and definitions are found at the beginning of each section and at the beginning of the book -pictures and illustrations are contained throughout the book for reference and learning -concentric bending formulas and segmented bending guide helps apprentices understand and make concentric bends -explains in detail all NEC articles that relate to conduit bending and routing and cable tray routing ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Guide, ISBN: 0-8273-7111-X
Synopsis
Now geared especially for students, this newly expanded manual remains the only complete treatment of the topic in the electrical field. The simple format includes detailed instructions, definitions of key terms, and many helpful charts and pictures--but no complicated trigonometry. Research tests throughout the book increase students' retention of the material. New sections cover the National Electrical Code, conduit bending machines, fiber optic conduits, and more.
Synopsis
Completely compliant with the NEC as it relates to conduit and cable tray techniques, this invaluable resource will become a daily tool-box manual for electricians and apprentices on many commercial and industrial job sites, and a complete study guide for vocational and apprentice programs...
About the Author
James G. Simpson is a Journeyman Electrician with over 32 years experience in the electrical trade.
Table of Contents
Terms and Definitions; Field Routing; National Electric Code; Decimel Equivalents; Types of Conduits: Conduit Size Color Code for Rigid Conduit, ID and OD of Rigid Conduit; PVC Coated Conduit; The Dog Leg; Offsets and Kicks: Offset Multiplication Factors, Offset Bending Table with Developed Length, Parallel Offsets, Segmental Bent Offsets; Saddle Bending: Three Bend Saddles, Four Bend Saddles; 90 Degree Bends: Take up Table for Chicago Benders, Back to Back 90 Degree Bends; Conduit Benders and Bending Machines: EMT Bender, The Hickey Bar, Mechanical Benders, Hydraulic Benders; Radius Benders: Matching a Radius, Concrete Color Code; Segmental 90 Degree Bends: Segmental Shot Bending Tables; Concentric 90 Degree Bends; Vessel Circumfrence Bends; PVC Conduit Bending; Basic Conduit Fittings, Clamps and Straps; Telephone and Fiber Optic Conduits; Cable Tray: Cable Tray Offsets; Conduits Running Parallel to Trays: Vertical Runs, Horizontal Runs; Wire Pulling; Motor Lead Termination; Helpful Hints and Productivity; Final Test Quesions