Before you can size the branch circuits for a dwelling, you must calculate the loads. Article 220 allows two distinctly different calculation methods: the standard method in Part III and the optional ...

This is part 1 in an ongoing series on HVAC load calculations. The folks at SNIPS have asked me to do a basic how-to article about HVAC Manual J load calculation as that is allegedly a big part of my ...

Note: This article is based on the 2008 NEC. A dwelling unit is a single structure that provides complete and independent living facilities, according to the NEC definition found in Art. 100 (Fig. 1).

When using hydraulic bolt tensioners to induce a controlled preload into a bolted joint, several key factors including the load transfer factor need to be examined. This is key in ensuring the ...