Plumbing Systems Design I: Code and Engineering Fundamentals
MECH&AE X 400.8
This course reviews codes and basic engineering principles and graphic presentations related to plumbing systems design, including load calculations, piping design, and equipment selection.
Identify codes and basic engineering principles and graphic presentations related to plumbing systems design
Provide a brief plumbing history
Implement load calculations, piping design, and equipment selection, based upon the latest issue of several plumbing codes
Choose fixtures and piping material from optional selections
Describe concepts of sanitary waste and vent, traps, pumps, and sewage ejectors, potable hot and cold water, and storm water
About this course:
This course reviews codes and basic engineering principles and graphic presentations related to plumbing systems design, including load calculations, piping design, and equipment selection--based upon the latest issue of several plumbing codes. Instruction also covers plumbing fixtures and piping material selection. Topics include a brief plumbing history; plumbing fixtures; sanitary waste and vent; traps, pumps, and sewage ejectors; potable hot and cold water; and storm water.
This online course will offer weekly live lectures via zoom and the instructor will make recordings of these sessions available on a weekly basis. While not mandatory, it is highly recommended to participate in these live sessions of about one hour duration. Students will be notified of the day and time through the course syllabus.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
