Audel Questions and Answers for Plumbers' Examinations

Jules A. Oravetz was a professional engineer and the author of numerous books for the plumbing and pipefitting trades, as well as those for building, grounds, and garden maintenance.Rex Miller was a Professor of Industrial Technology at The State University of New York, College at Buffalo for more than 35 years. He has taught on the technical school, high school, and college level for more than 40 years. He is the author or coauthor of more than 100 textbooks ranging from electronics through carpentry and sheet metal work. He has contributed more than 50 magazine articles over the years to technical publications. He is also the author of seven Civil War regimental histories.

• Preface v Acknowledgements vii1. Basic Plumbing Installation Principles 12. Plumbing Drawings, Material Takeoff Procedures, and Typical Plumbing System Layout 7Pipe • Fittings • Water Distribution Systems • Vents • Plumbing Drawings • Plumbing Takeoff Procedures • Typical Complete Home Plumbing System3. Mathematics 17Common Symbols • Abbreviations • Mathematical Definitions • Notation and Numeration • Mensuration • Mensuration of Surfaces and Volumes • Calculators 4. Materials and Fittings 495. Joints and Connections 676. Traps, Cleanouts, and Backwater Valves 757. Fixtures 93Lavatorles • Bathtubs • Tollets • Urinals 8. Interceptors and Special and Indirect Plumbing Wastes 1319. Drainage, Vents, and Vent Piping 14510. Water Supply and Distribution 17111. Private Sewage Treatment Facilities and Residential Traller Plumbing Standards 18712. Plastic Pipe and Fittings 20313. Plumbina Installation Incnactian Tacte 21714 Steam and Hot-water Heating 23315. Review Definitions 249Appendix 257Index 268