Book, Pocket Referance Guide

INTRODUCTION

• Preface, Table of Contents, etc

AIR and GASES

• Composition of Air
• Physical Properties of Air
• Densities of Gases
• Standard Atmosphere
• General Gas Laws and Formulas
• Density of Moist Air
• Elevation vs. Air & Water Properties
• Dry Air Specific Heat & Sound Velocity at 1 Atmosphere Various Temperatures
• Dry Air Specific Heat at 20°C Constant Temperature and Various Pressures
• Explosive Limits of Gases and Vapors
• Limits for Air Contaminants

AUTOMOTIVE

• Miles Per Gallon Fuel Chart
• Vehicle Miles Traveled
• Vehicle Hours to Travel a Distance
• Antifreeze Table
• Spark Plug Torque
• Lead-Acid Battery Specific Gravity & Charge
• Oil Viscosity vs. Temperature
• Auto Headlight Warning
• Automotive Trailer Wiring
• Trailer Connector Wiring Guide
• Automotive Electric Wiring
• Load Index vs. Load P-metric & Euro Metric Tires
• Tire Size vs. Load Rating
• Tire Manufacturer Codes
• Tire Size Codes – American & European Codes
• Tire Speed Rating Symbols
• Load Range vs. Ply Rating
• Automotive Formulas
• Automobile Stopping Distances
• Railroad Stopping Distances
• Speed vs. Skid Marks Dry Conditions
• Speed vs. Skid marks Wet Conditions
• Estimated Speed Based on Skid Marks
• Velocity Conversions MPH-FPS-MPS

CARPENTRY and CONSTRUCTION

• Softwood Lumber Sizes
• Softwood Lumber Grading
• Hardwood lumber Size and Grade
• Wood Moisture Content
• Plywood & Panel Grading
• Wood Characteristics
• Pressure Treated Lumber
• Insulation Value of Materials
• Maximum Floor Joist Spans
• Strength of Wood Beams
• Wood Gluing Characteristics
• Concrete
• Mortar
• Hand Signals for Crane & Hoise

CHEMISTRY and PHYSICS

• Element Tables
• Element Table Redox Potential
• Element Properties
• Periodic Table of Elements
• pH of Common Acids
• pH of Common Bases
• pH Indicators
• Elementary Particles
• Radioisotope Half Lives
• Uranium-238 Decay Series
• Galvanic Series of Metals in Seawater

COMPUTERS

• Megabytes and Kilobytes
• Notes on ASCII, ALT Codes and Unicode
• Computer ASCII and ALT Codes

CONSTANTS

• Physical, Chemical, & Math Constants

ELECTRICAL

• Current Carrying Capacity of Copper Wire 1 wire
• Current Carrying Capacity of Copper Wire 3 wire
• Flexible Cords & Cables Current Capacities
• Current Carrying Capacity of Aluminum Wire 1 wire
• Current Carrying Capacity of Aluminum Wire 3 wire
• Current Adjustment for More Than Three Wires in a Cable
• Copper Wire Resistance
• Standard Copper Wire Specs
• Wire Classes and Insulation
• Standard Wire Color Codes
• Voltage Drop vs Wire Size
• Average Electric Motor Specs
• NEMA Electric Motor Frame Dimensions
• NEMA Electric Enclosers
• DC Motor Wiring Specs
• Three Phase Electric Motor Specs
• Horsepower vs. Torque vs. RPM
• World Electric and TV
• World Electric Connectors
• NEMA Receptacle Configurations
• World Telephone Connectors

ELECTRONICS

• Resistor Color Codes
• Resistor Standard Values
• Telephone Wire Color Codes
• Capacitor Color Codes
• Color Codes for Ceramic Capacitors
• Capacitor Standard Values
• Pilot Lamp
• Fuses – Small Tube Type
• Battery Characteristics
• Batteries – Sizes & Capacities
• RF Coil Winding Data
• Wire Size vs. Number of Turns per Inch
• Decibels vs. Voltage & Power Ratios
• Formulas for Electricity – app split into 4 pages
• Telephone Wire Color Codes
• World Telephone Connectors

FASTENERS – BOLTS and THREADS

• Steel Bolt & Screw Grades, Types & Classes – 5 Groups
• Notes on Clamping Force and Bolt Torque
• Head Styles
• Clamping Force and Standard Dry Torque: Coarse Inch-Threaded Carbon Steel Bolts
• Clamping Force and Standard Dry Torque: Fine Inch-Threaded Carbon Steel Bolts
• Clamping Force and Standard Dry Torque: Coarse Metric-Threaded Carbon Steel Bolts
• Effect of Anti-Seize Compounds, Lubricants, Plantings, Coatings, Torque Coefficients, and Stress Levels on Torque for Carbon Steel Bolts
• Standard Dry Torque for Coarse-Threaded Non-Ferrous and Stainless Steel Bolts
• United Inch Screw Threads – Standard Screw Thread Series
• Clearance Holes for Bolts and Screws – Inch Series
• Clearance Holes for Bolts and Screws – Metric Series
• Whitworth Bolt Torque Specs

FASTENERS – NAILS, SPIKES and STAPLES

• Nails – Basic Dimensions and Weights
• Spikes – Basic Dimensions and Weights
• Staples – Basic Dimensions and Weights

FASTENERS – SCREWS

• Approximate Hole Sizes for Wood Screws
• Sheet Metal Screw Specs
• Drive System Styles

FIRST AID

• First Aid Priorities
• CPR
• Heimlich Manuever
• Mouth to Mouth Breathing
• Alcohol Poisoning
• Bites
• Bleeding
• Broken Bones
• Burns
• Choking
• Diabetic Emergencies
• Electric Shock
• Eye Injuries
• Frostbite
• Head and Spine Injuries
• Heat Emergencies
• Heart Attack
• Hypothermia
• Nose Injuries
• Poisoning
• Puncture Wounds to the Torso
• Seizures
• Shock
• Stroke
• Small Animal Artificial Respiration and CPR
• Blood Type Distribution in the USA
• First Aid Chapter Sources

GENERAL INFORMATION 1

• Holidays
• Season & Clock Dates
• Signs of the Zodiac
• Flowers for Each Month
• Birthstones
• Anniversary Names
• Proofreaders Marks
• Plastic Recycling Symbols
• Paper Sizes
• English – Greek Alphabet
• Phoenetic Alphabet – Radio & Law Enforcement
• Morse Code
• Semphore Alphabet
• Braille Alphabet
• American Sign Language
• “Ten” Radio Code
• Military Rank – Air Force
• Military Rank – Navy & Coast Guard
• Military Rank – Army
• Military Rank – Marines
• Chili Pepper Hotness Scale
• Bed and Sheet Sizes – USA
• Clothing Sizes – USA vs. Europe
• Consanguinity Table
• Social Security Numbers
• State Population – Year 2000 & 2009
• USA State Postal Abbreviations and Capitals
• Canada & Mexico Postal Abbreviations & Capitals
• Climate Data in U.S. Cities
• Time Zones: Canada, Alaska & Hawaii
• Time Zones: U.S.A, Mexico & Carib.
• Time Zones in the World
• Geographic Centers of US and States

GENERAL INFORMATION 2

• North American Area Codes by State
• North American Area Codes by Code
• Worldwide Area Codes by Location
• Worldwide Area Codes by Code
• Dialing Instructions for Countries
• Airports USA
• Major World Airports
• Airline Two Letter Codes
• Airline Toll-Free Phone Numbers
• Lost Credit Card Phone Numbers
• Car Rental Phone Numbers
• Country Codes – 2 and 3 Letter

GENERAL SCIENCE

• Temperature Conversions
• Sound Intensities
• Permissible Noise Exposures
• Perception of Changes in Sound
• Body Weight vs. Height – Men & Women
• Body Mass Index – CDC, Atlanta GA
• Physical Growth – % for Boys and Girls
• Life Expectancy Statistics
• Firewood/Fuel Comparisons
• Electromagnetic Frequency Spectrum
• Human Body Composition
• Acceleration Due to Gravity
• Planetary Data
• Torino Asteroid-Comet Destruction Scale
• Fuels and Combustion Temperatures
• Flame or Material Color Combustion Temperatures
• Animal Names – Groups, Male, Female, Baby

GEOLOGY

• Mineral Table Abbreviations
• Mineral Table
• Element – Oxide Conversions
• Minerals Sorted by Density
• Minerals Sorted by Hardness
• Metal Content of Minerals
• Distinct Color Minerals
• Mineral Crystal System
• Gold, Silver, & Diamond Classification
• Minor Elements in Sedimentary and Igneous Rock
• Igneous Rock Classification
• Igneous Rock Classes by Color
• Sedimentary Rock Classes
• Metamorphic Rock Classes
• Geochemical Detection Limits
• Mohs Scale of Hardness
• Particle Size Descriptions
• Earthquake Scales
• Earthquakes – The Largest and Deadliest
• Volcanic Explosive Index
• Core Drill Specifications
• Geologic Time Scale

GLUE, SOLVENTS, PAINTS & FINISHES

• Glues & Adhesives, Types & Applications
• Glue Hints and General Rules
• Paints and Finishes
• Solvents
• The Universal Solvent

MATH

• Chord Lengths – Dividing Circumference Circle Into Equal Parts
• Circles – Diameter, Radius, Circumference, Area
• Convert Angle in Degrees to Degree and Minute, Slope, etc.
• Convert Minutes to Decimal Degree
• Convert Seconds to Decimal Degree
• Distance Across Corners – Squares and Hexagons
• Excess Stock and Fillet Area
• Factors for Numbers Between 1 and 100
• Formulas & Constants for Computing Regular Polygons
• Fractions of Inch – Decimal Equivalent – Square, Cube and Roots
• Fractions of Inch – Millimeter Equivalent – Square, Cube and Roots
• Natural Trigonometric Functions
• Right Triangles
• Oblique Triangles
• Plane Figure Formulas
• Solid Figure Formulas
• Segments of Circles for Radius = 1; Arc Length, Chord Length, Area
• Spheres – Surface Area and Volume
• Numeric Prefixes
• Roman Numerals
• Squares, Cubes and Roots – Whole Numbers
• Log 10, Log e, Circumference & Area

MINE, MILL and AGGREGATE

• US Standard Test Sieve Series
• Mineral Dressing Sizing Scale
• Stockpile Volume & Weight
• Material Dumping Angles
• Rock Bulking Factors
• Length of Conveyor Belt in a Roll
• Conveyor Slope Maximums
• Conveyor Capacities
• Conveyor Horsepower vs. Load
• Jaw Crusher Horsepower vs. Tons per Hour

MONEY

• Currency Exchange Rates
• Discount Factors for Net Present Value
• Simple Interest on $100
• Compound Interest on $100
• Numbered Days of the Year
• Tip Table

PIPES and FITTINGS

• Types of Copper Pipe and Tubing
• Copper Pipe & Tubing Size & Weight
• Types of Plastic Pipe
• Plastic Pipe Size & Weight
• Steel Pipe Formulas
• Steel Pipe Notes
• Pressure Ratings of Standard Schedule 40 Steel Pipe

PUMPS and TANKS

• Commonly Available Pumps
• Propane Tank Sizes
• Horizontal Cylinder Fillage

ROPE, CABLE & CHAIN

• Cable Clips for Wire Rope – U-Bolt Clips & Twin-base Clips
• Chain – Strength and Weight
• Feet of Wire Rope on a Drum or Reel
• Load Capacity Loss due to Line Angle
• Synthetic and Natural Fiber Rope – Manila, Nylon, Polyester, etc.
• Strength and Weight of Wire Rope – 6 Strand x 19 Wire, 6 Strand x 37 Wire
• Knots & Bends

STEEL & METALS

• Standard Steel Sheet Gauges
• Standard Wire Gauges
• Weights of Cold Rolled Steel Sheet
• Steel Plate Sizes
• Weights of Galvanized Steel Sheet
• Channel Steel Specs
• Angle Steel Specs
• Tee Bar Specs
• Round, Square, Hexagonal, Octagonal, Flat Steel Bar Specs
• Square, Rectangular & Round Steel Tubing Specs
• Wrought Aluminum Tempering
• Density & Melting Points of Metals, Alloys & Elements
• Hardness Number Conversions
• Thermal Expansion Coefficients – Linear
• Thermal Expansion Coefficients – Volume

SURVEYING and MAPPING

• Percent Grade to Degrees
• Stadia Formula and Table
• Mapping Scales and Areas
• Apparent Dip Angle
• Three Point Problem
• Magnetic Declination Map

TOOLS

• Drill Size and American Wire Gauge
• American National Taps & Dies – Quick Ref
• Metric Taps & Dies – Quick Ref
• British Taps & Dies
• British Association Standard Thread
• American Standard Taper Pipe
• American Standard Straight Pipe
• Drill and Cutting Lubricants
• Drill Speed vs. Material
• Fire Extinguishers
• Sandpaper & Abrasives
• Chain Saws
• Power Circular Handsaws
• Saber Saws
• Capacities of Hydraulic Rams
• Tons of Force Required to Punch Metal
• Hose Tables Introduction
• Air Receiver Capacities
• Air Line Pipe – Recommended Sizes
• Compressed Air Requirements – Common Tools and Equipment
• Air Discharges From Orifices
• Air Hose Friction in 50 Foot Hose
• Air Discharge Through 100 Feet of Hose
• Pressure Loss Due to Friction in 100 Feet of Air Hose

WATER

• Boiling Point of Water at Various Elevations
• Vapor Pressure of Water
• Steam Table
• Water Pollution
• Water Hardness
• Hose Tables Introduction
• Water Discharge Through 100 Feet of Hose
• Pressure Loss Due to Friction in 100 Feet of Water Hose
• Theoretical Discharge From Nozzles for Water at 60° F
• Horizontal Pipe Discharge
• Vertical Pipe Discharge
• Weir Discharge Volumes
• Water Data & Formulas

WEATHER

• Beaufort Wind Strength Scale
• Fujita-Pearson Tornado Intensity Scale
• Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Intensity Scale
• Wind Chill Factors
• Heat-Humidity Factor
• Dew Point Tables C and F
• Ice Thickness – Safety
• Weather Map Symbols
• Cloud Types

WEIGHTS and PROPERTIES of MATERIALS

• Weights and Properties of Materials

WELDING

• Gas Welding Rods
• Welding Gases
• Hard & Soft Solder Alloys
• Solder Flux
• Tempering Color for Steel
• SMAW Electrode Amperages
• SMAW Electrodes – Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel
• SMAW Electrodes – Low-Alloy Steel
• SMAW Electrodes – Stainless Steel
• Electrode Brand Conversion
• Welding Symbols

CONVERSION FACTORS

• 3,400 Conversion Factors

CALENDAR

• Perpetual Calendar covering years 1858 through 2027

INDEX

• 19 page Full Index