Delmar, part of Cengage Learning and a provider of learning solutions for ongoing career development and education, today announced the publication of the first two installments in the new Quick Check series โ theย DeWaltย Wiring Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition and the DeWalt Construction Math Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition. The four-part Quick Check series, authored by construction industry veteran Chris Prince, is an innovative new jobsite reference solution within theย DeWaltย Professional Reference series.
Understanding electrical formulas is a critical skill for electricians, as accurate calculations make for proper code compliance and safe installations. Theย DeWaltย Wiring Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition compiles the most commonly used formulas and simplifies them, using a step-by-step approach and practical, real-world examples. Topics range from Ohmโs Law and power formulas to areas of conduit and conduit fill. In addition, easy reference tabs and a sturdy design make the guide a beneficial tool that will weather a variety of jobsite conditions.
Theย DeWaltย Construction Math Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition identifies the mathematical formulas that are most commonly used in the construction industry and simplifies them using a clear, step-by-step approach. The guide covers basic conversions, percentages, volume calculations, framing calculations and more; and clarifies complicated calculations with detailed charts and tables. Overall comprehension is enhanced with real-world examples that offer a meaningful and relevant context for important calculations.
โThe Quick Check series is designed to provide critical information in an easy reference format, to ensure building trades professionals have the necessary information to complete construction projects safely and accurately,โ said Greg Clayton, vice president, Delmar. โThe compact size, laminated pages and durable binding of each book guarantees they will withstand a variety of jobsite conditions.โ
The final two guides in this series include theย DeWaltย Plumbing Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition and theย DeWaltย Carpentry Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition, both of which will be available later this year. Theย DeWaltย Plumbing Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition focuses on more than 100 of the most commonly used plumbing formulas, and covers the conversion of water measurements, horizontal drain sizing, vent pipe sizing and more. Theย DeWaltย Carpentry Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition covers topics ranging from math calculations and fastener schedules to span tables, load calculations and framing.
For more information or to purchase any of the books in theย DeWaltย Professional Reference Series, please visit www.dewalt.cengage.com.
About Delmar and Cengage Learning
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Delmar, part of Cengage Learning, is the leading provider of lifelong learning products and services for the health care, technology and trades, and career education markets. Delmarโs market-leading imprints include Autodesk Press, Chilton, Milady, NetLearning and OnWord Press. For more information please visit www.cengage.com orย www.delmar.cengage.com.
