Book Aug 01 2008 Accepted Industry Practice for Industrial Duct Construction This guide is a compilation of accepted industry practices and construction techniques that received wide acceptance for the fabrication and installation of industrial duct systems. Buy Now Book $159.00 Combo $262.00 PDF $159.00
Book Seismic Restraint Manual Guidelines for Mechanical Systems The Seismic Restraint Manual: Guidelines for Mechanical Systems, 3rd edition 2008, ANSI/SMACNA 001-2008, is an updated set of guidelines that shows designers and contractors how to determine the correct restraints for sheet metal ducts, piping and conduit, so that they are more likely to remain attached to the building during an earthquake. The manual shows how very low- and very high-risk areas of the country can be accommodated. The new edition includes a more extensive list of bracing options and has been revised to comply with current building codes all within a single document for user convenience. Buy Now Book $230.00 Combo $367.00 PDF $230.00
Book Sheet Metal Welding Guide This publication and the wealth of information it contains are intended to assist contractors, estimators and shop supervisors in profitably managing the welding activity in a sheet metal shop. Updated coverage of welding processes; flux-cored wire guidelines; and the latest equipment. The safety chapter covers such items as health effects, hazard controls and safety procedures. Other chapters include guidelines for developing welding procedures, controlling weld quality, estimating, hiring and training welders and welder certification. Buy Now Book $124.00 Combo $205.00 PDF $124.00
Book HVAC Systems Duct Design The fourth edition of HVAC Systems Duct Design presents the basic methods and procedures required to design HVAC air distribution systems. This manual provides the HVAC system designer detailed information on duct design and U.S. and metric units are provided in all examples, calculations, and tables. In addition to the basic engineering guidelines for the sizing of HVAC ductwork systems, the manual also provides related information on materials, methods of construction, economics of duct systems, duct system layout, pressure losses, fan selection, duct leakage, acoustic considerations, and Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB). Buy Now Book $213.00 Combo $350.00 PDF $213.00
Book Rectangular Industrial Duct Construction Standards This second edition expands the scope of the 1980 version, updating original text to incorporate a revised theory of design, new materials and more “user friendly” tables. Included are new tables for stainless steels and aluminum, plus expanded chapters on materials, welding practices, and a guide specification. It covers the simple, low or moderate temperature and pressure (or vacuum) indoor systems as well as the more complex outdoor systems that operate at moderate to high temperature and pressure (or vacuum), and are subject to higher and more complex external loading. Approved as an American National Standard (ANSI/SMACNA 002-2011). Buy Now Book $339.00 Combo $560.00 PDF $339.00
Book Jun 30 2002 Accepted Industry Practices for Sheet Metal Lagging This document contains accepted industry practices for the fabrication and installation of sheet metal lagging, used to cover and protect insulated areas of equipment. The fabrication practices included illustrate the requirements of most commonly encountered insulated surfaces, such as boiler walls, flues, ducts, precipitators, air heaters, economizers, tanks, fans,etc. This publication is intended to assist the designer, contractor and plant engineer in understanding and solving the complexities involved in the design, fabrication and installation of sheet metal lagging systems. Buy Now Book $124.00 Combo $205.00 PDF $124.00
Book Residential Sheet Metal Guidelines The first edition of SMACNA’s Residential Sheet Metal Guidelines offers contractors, designers, builders and homeowners a source of expert information on the proper fabrication and installation of exterior sheet metal in residential buildings. Covering topics that include roof drainage systems, decks, chimneys, windows, doors and ledges, the new manual presents details and explanations based on and designed for low-rise residential buildings, up to three stories, that are used as single-family and multi-family dwellings. The guide also highlights details commonly used in residential sheet metal work throughout the industry. In addition to generic detail drawings, design data and the appendixes will help users to adapt the drawings to local climate and project conditions. Carefully examining the information along with the local climate conditions will enable users to select the proper details for practically any residential architectural sheet metal application. Buy Now Book $161.00 Combo $266.00 PDF $161.00
Book Apr 01 2001 Kitchen Ventilation Systems and Food Service Equipment Guide A basic reference guide to industry-accepted practices for fabrication and installation of commercial kitchen ventilation systems and custom-built food preparation equipment. Assists the designer, contractor and code officials in understanding the complexities of designing, installing, construction and balancing both the exhaust and make-up air systems required in commercial kitchen ventilation. The food service equipment section offers practical guidelines for designing, fabrication, evaluating and installing a wide range of custom-built food service equipment. Includes tables, shelves and wall lining details as well as minimum dimension and metal thickness standards for constructing light, medium and heavy-duty kitchen equipment that should provide owners with years of trouble-free usage. Developed in accordance with ANSI/NSF-2-1996. Also included is an appendix that provides application details for the seismic bracing of food service equipment. Buy Now Book $124.00 Combo $205.00 PDF $124.00
Book Thermoplastic Duct (PVC) Construction Manual Contains the latest and most useful information from manufacturers, fabricators, and corrosion specialists on the use and application of thermoplastic materials. This fully illustrated manual provides full construction details and standards for PVC ducts of 2", 4", and 10" w.g. positive and negative. It gives guidance in understanding these synthetic materials, as well as assistance in determining their strengths, corrosion resistance and advantages over other materials. A model specification enables one to easily prepare custom project documents for installation of PVC air handling systems. Also covered are polypropylene and polyethylene, CPVC, LDPE, HDPE, UHMW, ABS, Acrylics, and PVDF. Includes soft metrics. Buy Now Book $140.00 Combo $231.00 PDF $140.00
Online Training HVAC Duct Construction Standards 101 This presentation will cover the following (with respect to rectangular duct): - Basic definitions used to properly describe rectangular duct - Limits and proper application of various joints and seams - Use of the manual to determine proper construction options - and more Read More Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF
Online Training HVAC Air Duct Leakage This webinar presentation on duct air leakage will define what duct air leakage is and how it relates to equipment air leakage, accessory air leakage, and HVAC system air leakage. Discussion about duct air leakage with respect to various codes and LEED® will be covered as well as common misconceptions and myths. Read More Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF
Technical Resource Jan 01 2008 Duct System Calculator, Metric This calculator, complete with detailed instructions, enables HVAC system designers to design an average duct system without additional references. The only calculator in the industry to include the 0.0003 roughness factor duct friction loss data for designing straight, round or rectangular sheet metal ducts. Buy Now MISC $39.00
Technical Resources Jan 12 2001 Custom Fabricated Sheet Metal Test Report SMACNA's Custom Fabricated Sheet Metal Roof Test Report describes the performance of the double lock standing seam and batten seam metal roof conforming to the SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual. Read More Download PDF
Technical Resource Jan 01 1998 Duct System Calculator, Imperial This calculator, complete with detailed instructions, enables HVAC system designers to design an average duct system without additional references. The only calculator in the industry to include the 0.0003 roughness factor duct friction loss data for designing straight, round or rectangular sheet metal ducts. Buy Now MISC $39.00
SMACNews Canadian Contractors Prevail Amid COVID-19 Just as the global pandemic has caused massive disruptions in daily life and the economy of the United States, COVID-19 hasn’t spared our neighbors to the north, either. Read More
Australia’s Ellis Air is Heating Up Melbourne’s Tallest Building Melbourne’s new residential super-skyscraper, Australia 108 is the tallest residential building in the Southern Hemisphere — and SMACNA member Ellis Air helping to make it a reality. Read More
