Handbook of Practical Electrical Design (McGraw-Hill NEC Series) - Hardcover

Mcpartland, Joseph; Mcpartland, Brian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0070466424 ISBN 13: 9780070466425

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 1998

Synopsis

Fully updated to reflect the 1999 NEC®, this new edition provides today’s most comprehensive and unified coverage of electrical design. Organized to follow the stages of a typical electrical design job, it clearly explains all facets of electrical design and all the latest practical procedures, practices, and trends involved in the design of electrical systems in commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential occupancies. This illustrated resource features step-by-step details on how to size, select, and apply conductors, raceways, switches, fuses, and all other related system components. It also presents information in a manner that makes it easy for designers to prepare plans and electrical specifications for installers. Packed with design examples and practical pointers, this timesaving and moneysaving new edition of the Handbook addresses all the everyday needs of today’s electrical designers.

About this title

About the Authors

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Brian J. McPartland is an electrical consultant and editor of Electrical Design and Installation magazine. He is also coauthor of several popular electrical guides, including Handbook of Electrical Construction Calculations, Second Edition; Handbook of Practical Electrical Design; and McGraw-Hill's National Electrical Code Yearbook.

From the Back Cover

The most complete and practical guide to fast, accurate, and
cost-effective electrical design. Fully updated to reflect the 1999 National Electrical Code including all sound engineering principles and safety provisions. Covers every facet of electrical design from specific electrical loads and the circuits that serve them to main power-supply lines. Covers all the latest practical electrical design
procedures for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential occupancies. Satisfies today's demand for modern electrical design data by including all widely accepted design practices and trends. Easy to follow because the book is organized to parallel the stages
of a typical design job and includes many design examples.
Step-by-step details on how to size, select, and apply conductors, raceways, switches, fuses, circuit breakers, and all other related system components. Makes electrical system construction a snap by making it easier for designers to prepare plans and electrical specs for installers. Saves time and money with one-stop guidance on
everything from selecting the right equipment to designing optimum systems. Written by two of the most respected names in electrical construction Joseph F. McPartland and Brian J. McPartland.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0070466424
• ISBN 13: 9780070466425
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 732