9) Metal Working:
+++ASD
Manual of Steel Construction, 9th ed.; Construction Savvy - Dist. #AF3896 “The essential reference for working with structural steel. Divided into seven sections: Dimensions and properties, Beam and girder design, Column Design, Connections, Specifications and codes, Miscellaneous data and mathematical tables, Symbols and Index. (1,100pp)
+++AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel, 2000, Construction Savvy - Dist. #AF7902-00 “Covers the welding requirements for any type of welded structure made from the commonly used carbon and low alloy construction steels.”
+++Aluminum Design
Manual, 2000ed., by the Aluminum Association; Construction Savvy - Dist. #AF3507 The aluminum design
manual is the definitive source for design of aluminum structures.”
+++Architectural Sheet Metal
Manual, 5th ed. SMACNA 1993; Construction Savvy - Dist. #AF7820 “Ensure proper design and installation of custom fabricated architectural sheet metal. Includes new master isometric roof plans keyed to figures for user-friendly study, updated rainfall data and expanded standing seam pan schedules. Formulas for sculpper
sizing are provided, based on American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) data.”
***Fundamentals of Dimensional Metrology, by Ted Busch; Delmar Publishers Inc. - Albany N.Y. 1966 ISBN: 0-8273-0193-6 This is a
book on measuring, laying out and quality control for use in the metal working industry. It is very specific in telling how to use things like micrometers and hardness testers, but unless you need such accuracy, this
book is not needed. Resale Shop
+++LRFD
Manual of Steel Construction, 2nd ed. by LFRD; Construction Savvy - Dist. #aF2119 “The essential reference for engineers, architects, detailers, drafters, contractors, building officials, and fabricators. The
manual is divided into two volumes: Volume I - Structural members, specifications and Codes. Volume II - Connections. Each volume contains a comprehensive index and is thumb-cut for easy reference. (1,999pp)”
*****Welding for the Theater, this
book is written for the needs of metalworking in the theater. It is a source for everything from load
rating and
stock tubing sizes, to how to weld with any type of gun on any material. Unlike most welding books it does not assume more knowledge and experience from its reader than necessary. Elmhurst Public Library, Boarders & Act I
****The Welder’s Bible, 2nd Ed. by Don Geary;
TAB Books - N.Y. 1993 ISBN: 0-8306-3825-3
This
book is the authority on all types of gas welding. It is well laid out and
clear. Boarders & Mail Order
****Welder’s Handbook, Richard Finch; H.P. Books - N.Y. 1997 ISBN: 1-55788-264-9 This
book is one of many good books on how to weld. It is not quite the famed Welder’s Bible, but it still gives the general information needed to weld well enough. The only real difference is that this
book lacks much of the technical data of the former. Boarders
8) Rigging / Repelling:
++++Aluminum Structures in the Entertainment Industry by Peter Hind. “will interest riggers, users, owners and anyone about to
purchase, or involved in the maintenance of trusses, towers and other aluminum structures.
Author / Engineer Peter Hind aims to educate the reader in the aspects of
the design and safe usage of temporary and permanent aluminum structures
specific to the entertainment industry such as roof structures, PA towers,
temporary staging
etc. His
book places emphasis on the
safety aspects and
focuses on prevention and shows many working examples of the engineering
calculations required to design safe structures.
This
book covers a diversity of topics including the science of load
assessment, factors of
safety and elementary structural theory as well as
providing
practical examples from popular concert tours and other
entertainment situations.” - Sapsis Rigging
*****
Arena Rigging: A guide for Riggers, Designers and Managers,
+++++
Arena Rigging, Harry Donovan; Information for beginners and experts based upon his rigging seminars. Discusses all aspects of entertainment rigging. Sapsis Rigging
****The Complete Rigger's Apprentice" by Brion Toss. “Pages 205-308 covers how to make a "
wire gromment," by splicing the ends of cable to form a ring,” “This
book covers a wide variety of topics, tying knots, splicing rope, splicing cable, and others related topics. A very good
book, but there are better books on knots.”
+++++Entertainment Rigging: A
Practical Guide for Riggers, Designers and Managers, by Harry Donovan.
“Almost every production requires the hanging of sound, lights, scenery or other equipment; often most of the weight of a show hangs in the air. Rigging this equipment efficiently - with minimum danger to workers, performers, and audiences - requires relatively rare knowledge. This
book is a
practical guide for working riggers, designers and managers. It presents both the theoretical and
practical components of this knowledge: principles of geometry and engineering (the basis for all rigging) combined with everyday work skills and shortcuts. When you finish reading this
book, you’ll know more about the fundamental principles of rigging than all but a few riggers in the world.” - PLSN Review.
**** An
Introduction to Rigging in the Entertainment Industry, By Chris Higgs Royston. Entertainment Technology Press Ltd. Hertfordshire 2002, ISBN: 1-904031-12-9 Available from
www.etnow.com
+++++Rigging for Entertainment: Regulations and Practice, Chris Higgs. While not finite, provides an excellent basic knowledge
base for rigging - Pete Schofield
******
Stage Rigging Handbook, 2nd Ed. by Jay O. Glerum; Southern Illinois University Press - Carbondale Il. 1997 ISBN: 0-8093-1744-3 The best
book to date on fly systems and rigging for the theater. Boarders, Act I & Sapsis Rigging
+++++
Wire Rope Sling Users
Manual, by The American
Iron and Steel Industry (128 pages)ISBN: 12-01-99-3003 “These guys had so much fun producing The
Wire Rope UsersManual, they came back for an
encore. Unfortunately, you won’t have fun reading this
book but the information within is VERY important if you use
wire rope slings in your daily work. This
manual is an essential reference tool for students, teachers and professionals.” Sapsis
*****
Wire Rope Users
Manual, 3rd Ed.
Wire Rope Technical Board - Woodstock MD. 1993
(410)461-7030 This is the rule
book for any use of
wire rope. All specifications are based off it, and it is a good technical read as it will answer questions such as why cable will break not at the place it is pulled but a few feet from it. Sapsis Rigging or Boarders