Construction, Carpentry and Masonry CollectionThis collection includes 11 of our training courses all within one book. You can easily use the bookmarks to navigate between each training course. This collection includes:- The Carpentry Manual- Carpentry Training Series- Frame Structures- Concrete and Masonry- Masonry - Bricklaying- Design Forms for Concrete Walls- Design Forms for a Concrete Column- Design Forms for an ...

The Hydraulics ManualThis Hydraulics Manual training course serves as a guide for those interested in learning about Hydraulics. The course is suitable for those who are interested in maintaining equipment using hydraulic powered control systems. There is information covering basic hydraulics, describing the properties and characteristics of fluids and several types of pumps, motors, valves, and controls. This course also deals with piping, tubing, and hoses used to convey fluid under...

Principles of Automotive EnginesThis course is designed to teach you the Principles of Automotive Engines. Contained within this course is instruction on how to identify component functions, characteristics, and principles of operations of the two stroke, four stroke spark, compression ignition, and turbine engines, to include a comparison of gasoline and diesel system components.This course is part of our Mechanics and Hydraulics series.Full illustrations and diagr...

Concrete and MasonryConcrete and Masonry is a training course and reference for engineers using concrete and masonry materials in field construction.The training course has two parts: Concrete (Part One) and Masonry (Part Two).Part One covers the physical characteristics, properties, and ingredients of concrete; mixtures, design and construction of forms; and reinforced concrete and field construction procedures.Part Two addresses the mason's tools and equip...

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Volume 2 of 4 - Commercial RefrigerationThis course is the second volume of four volumes devoted to instruction in refrigeration and air conditioning.This course explains the components, operation, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems and provides a detailed explanation of the various uses of compressors. In addition, there is detailed instruction on the use and defrosting of storage cabinets, plant design, special systems, and vehi...

Electrical Installation - Electricity Training SeriesThe Electrical Installation - Electricity Training Series consist of seven training courses including illustrations and diagrams:Electricity 1 - Prepare an Electrical Materials Takeoff ListThis course is designed to teach the identification of electrical symbols, the use of electrical materials, and the skills necessary to extract information from an electrical print and legend.Lessons:- Prepare an...

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Volume 1 of 4 - FundamentalsThis course is the first volume of four volumes devoted to instruction in refrigeration and air conditioning.This course explains the fundamentals of electricity and their application in the refrigeration process. There is information on circuits, motors, and troubleshooting. This is followed by instruction of fundamentals and the maintenance of the gasoline engine. The theory of refrigeration is also explained bas...

Frame StructuresThe erection of frame structures has always been an important responsibility for large scale operations.The objective of this training course is to provide you with the fundamentals of planning and supervising the construction of frame structures which comprise the basic types of buildings and temporary structures. It will also orient you in the fundamentals of construction print reading.You will learn about building layout procedures; framing detail...

Basic Hydraulic Systems and ComponentsThis course is designed to provide instruction on the concept and operation of the basic components of the hydraulic system. It also describes the various components of a typical hydraulic system, their construction and functions, and their relationship to each other.When the term hydraulics is applied to aircraft, it means a method of transmitting power from one location to another through the use of a confined fluid.This cours...

Diesel Fuel SystemsThis course is designed to teach the knowledge and skills necessary for performing tasks related to the adjustment, repair, or replacement of components of diesel fuel systems found on items of engineering construction equipment. The course is presented in five lessons, each corresponding to a specific learning objective.The prime job of the diesel fuel system is to inject a precise amount of atomized and pressurized fuel into each engine cylinder at the ...

Welding Theory and ApplicationWelding Theory and Application is for use by those concerned with welding and other metal joining operations in the manufacture and maintenance of materiel.Welding is any metal joining process wherein coalescence is produced by heating the metal to suitable temperatures, with or without the application of pressure and with or without the use of filler metals. Basic welding processes are described and illustrated in this training course. Brazing...

Electrical SystemsThe Electrical System (Part I) course is designed to teach the knowledge necessary for performing tasks related to maintenance and repair of wheeled vehicle electrical systems. Information is provided on the fundamentals of automotive electrical systems, to include circuits, batteries, and the fundamentals and use of electrical test equipment.The Electrical System (Part II) course also included is designed to teach the knowledge necessary for performing ta...