Maricopa Community Colleges  HVA140AE   19932-19964 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/23/96
HVA140AE 19932-19964 LEC 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Parallel, Triangulation and Radial Layouts
Layouts of sheet metal ducts, fittngs, drainage, exhaust and other components using parallel line, triangulation and radial line development. Principles of drainage systems and ventilation related to flashing, louvers, hoods and other metal components. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HVA140AE   19932-19964 Parallel, Triangulation and Radial Layouts
1. Demonstrate the specific fixed principles employed in parallel line development including views, patterns and stretch-outs. (I)
2. Demonstrate layout using parallel line development including views, patterns and stretch-outs and describe building of specific ducts, fittings and related tasks. (II)
3. Demonstrate the method of triangulation used to determine measurements for duct fittings and explain specific major steps in the triangulation method. (III)
4. Describe the principles of radial line development including true length and circumference used to determine layouts for sheet metal fittings. (IV)
5. Demonstrate the layout and describe building of specific radial line fittings and related tasks. (V)
6. Describe the proper soldering material and tools for specific jobs including appropriate safety considerations. (VI)
7. Describe specific methods of supporting ducts. (VII)
8. Identify the materials and factors for supporting ducts. (VIII)
9. Explain principles of roof design and drainage systems, calculate down-spout and gutter sizes and describe layout and fabrication of specific drainage components. (IX)
10. Explain the purpose of roof flashing, describe fabrication of specific flashing components and installation procedures. (X)
11. Explain the principles of ventilation, interpret specifications for building ventilation and describe layout and fabrication of specific exhaust and ventilation fittings. (XI)
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HVA140AE   19932-19964 Parallel, Triangulation and Radial Layouts
    I. Parallel Line Development
        A. Views
        B. Patterns-miter line
        C. Stretch-outs
      II. Parallel Line Development and Building Tasks
          A. Square pattern
          B. Cylinder pattern
          C. Gutter
          D. A-type ventilator
          E. Other
        III. Principles of Triangulation
            A. Definition
            B. Method
            C. Triangulation steps
              1. Construct
              2. Develop
              3. Layout
              4. Fabricate
          IV. Radial Line Principles
              A. True length
              B. Circumference
            V. Radial Line Fittings and Tasks
                A. Views
                  1. Elevation
                  2. Plan
                B. Stretch-out
                C. True lengths
              VI. Soldering
                  A. Materials
                    1. Soft solder
                    2. Hard solder
                    3. Braze welding
                    4. Fluxes
                  B. Soldering tools
                    1. Iron
                    2. Torch
                  C. Safety
                    1. Eyes
                    2. Venting
                    3. Corrosive acids
                    4. Toxic vapors
                VII. Duct Supports
                    A. Trapeze
                    B. Strap and rod
                    C. Strap
                    D. Stacked duct hangers
                    E. Round
                    F. Floor support
                    G. Wall
                    H. Concrete insert
                    I. Clamps
                      1. Master
                      2. Beam
                      3. Clip
                    J. Metal deck hangers
                    K. Isolation
                  VIII. Duct Supports--Materials and Factors
                      A. Materials
                      B. Factors
                        1. Building type
                        2. Duct size (weight)
                        3. Noise
                        4. Other
                    IX. Roof Drainage Systems
                        A. Principles
                          1. Area
                          2. Size-gutters, down-spouts, outlets
                          3. Slope of roof
                          4. Building type
                          5. Appearance
                          6. Rainfall intensity
                        B. Calculate size
                          1. Gutter
                          2. Down-spout
                        C. Layout and fabricate
                          1. Gutter
                          2. Down-spout
                          3. Components
                      X. Principles, Fabrication and Installation of Flashing
                          A. Purpose
                          B. Fabrication
                            1. Build-up roof
                            2. Base/counter-flashing
                            3. Other
                          C. Installation
                            1. Built-up roof
                            2. Base/counter-flashing
                            3. Other
                        XI. Ventilation and Exhaust
                            A. Principles
                              1. Moisture
                              2. Water vapor
                              3. Dew point
                              4. Condensation and deterioration
                              5. Indoor air quality
                              6. Energy usage
                            B. Specifications
                              1. Area
                              2. Cubic feet per minute (CFM)
                              3. Velocity
                              4. Material
                              5. Ventilation standards
                            C. Layout and fabrication
                              1. Louvers
                              2. Hoods
                              3. Goose-neck
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