Metric Handbook

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - General Information And Guidance
A. Introduction
B. Metric Products
C. Metric Facts.
1. Length
2. Power
3. Pressure and Stress
D. Applying the Metric System
1. Becoming Familiar with the Size of Metric Units
2. Units of Length
3. Units of Weight
4. Units of Volume
E. Basic Metric
1. Base Units
2. Decimal Prefixes
3. Plane and Solid Angles
4. Derived Units
5. Liter, Hectare, and Metric Ton
F. Metric Rules
1. Rules for Writing Metric Symbols and Names
2. Rules for Writing Numbers
3. Rules for Conversion and Rounding
4. Rules for Linear Measurement (Length)
5. Rules for Area
6. Rules for Volume and Fluid Capacity
G. Conversion Factors for Length, Area, and Volume
H. Estimating Basics
1. Construction Time/Costs
2. Cost
3. Design Costs
4. Estimating Tools
I. Preferred Metric Dimensions in Building Construction
J. Construction Trades
K. Drawing and Specifications Guidance
1. Drawing Scales
2. Metric Units Used on Drawings
3. Drawing Sizes
4. Codes and Standards
5. Submittals
6. Specifications
Chapter 2 - General Information and Guidance
A. Architectural
1. Block
2. Brick
3. Carpet
4. Ceiling Systems
5. Drywall
6. Doors
7. Elevators
8. Glass
9. Lumber
10.Plywood
11.Roofing
12.Sheet Metal
13.Stone
14.Metal Studs
15.Woodwork
B. Civil Engineering
1.Units
2.Rules for Civil Engineering
C. Structural Engineering
1. Units
2. Rules for Structural Engineers
3. Structural Strategies
D. Surveying and Project Layout
E. Materials Guidance (General)
1. Concrete
2. Concrete Pipe
3. Geotechnical
4. Reinforcement
5. Pipe
6. General Fasteners
7. Anchor Bolts
8. Fastener Data
F. Electrical Engineering
1. Units
2. Rules for Electrical Engineering
3. Conversion Factors
4. Conduit
5. Cabling
6. Fiber Optics
7. Lighting Fixtures
G. Mechanical Engineering
1. Units
2. Rules for Mechanical Engineering
3. General Guidelines
4. Conversion
5. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
6. Pipes
7. Schedules
8. Temperature
Glossary of Terms Appendix 1
Conversion Tables Appendix 2
Project Plans (Illustrative Examples) Appendix 3
Road Design Data
Garage Elevation
Guardrail
Renovation Plan
Restroom Plan
Window
Door Jamb
Foundation Wall
Base Plate
Air Distribution
Reflected Ceiling
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