Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems, 1st Edition
Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems presents focused, technically accurate coverage of all major skilled trade disciplines in agricultural contexts, including construction, electricity, welding, and power systems. In addition, the text provides a wealth of information and resources on careers in agricultural mechanics and promotes a deep understanding of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) and career development events (CDEs). Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems has been designed to support the Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Career Pathway within the National AFNR Career Cluster Content Standards and has been correlated with selected state standards.
Table of Contents
Abbreviated Contents
Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems, 1st Edition
- Front Matter
- 1 - Introduction to Agriculture and Agricultural Mechanics
- 2 - Careers and Employability Skills
- 3 - Experiential Learning through Agricultural Mechanics
- 4 - Trends and Emerging Technologies
- 5 - Safety and Developing Safe Work Habits
- 6 - Measuring and Marking Tools
- 7 - Hand Tools
- 8 - Power Tools
- 9 - Materials, Fasteners, and Hardware
- 10 - Project Planning and Design
- 11 - Fundamentals of Woodworking
- 12 - Designing, Planning, and Constructing Woodworking Projects
- 13 - Surveying
- 14 - Concrete Foundations and Flatwork
- 15 - Masonry
- 16 - Framing Structures
- 17 - Finishing Structures
- 18 - Specialized Agricultural Structures
- 19 - Fencing and Livestock Structures
- 20 - Electric Theory
- 21 - Wiring AC Circuits
- 22 - Wiring DC Circuits
- 23 - Electric Motors and Controls
- 24 - Plumbing Design and Installation
- 25 - Farm and Landscape Irrigation
- 26 - Environmental Controls
- 27 - Fundamentals of Metalworking
- 28 - Oxyfuel Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
- 29 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- 30 - Gas Metal and Flux Cored Arc Welding
- 31 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- 32 - Plasma Cutting
- 33 - Internal Combustion Engines
- 34 - Small Engine Performance, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
- 35 - Drive Trains and Power Systems
- 36 - Machinery Maintenance and Management
- 37 - Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power
- Reference Section
- Glossary
- Index