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Construction & Repair

Kitchens, Pantry, Washer & Dryer Room

KITCHEN DESIGNERS, PLANNERS, CALCULATORS, APPLETS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

GE KITCHEN DESIGN CENTER - General Electric Company Multimedia Kitchen Design Center (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
GE Kitchen Design Center
"...How do you design a kitchen that showcases your personal style, yet meets all of your family's needs?..."
GE's Kitchen Design Center includes:
"...Universal Design;
Kitchen Photo Gallery;
Stainless Steel Portfolio;
Design Library; etc..."
For more information see GE Appliances or General Electric Company

JENN-AIR KITCHEN DESIGN CENTER - Jenn-Air, Maytag Corporation Multimedia Kitchen Design Center (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Jenn-Air Kitchen Design Center
"...Kitchens can define your home as a social center or a private refuge. Kitchens can also fulfill a spectrum of personal needs..."
Jenn-Air Kitchen Design Center includes:
"...Kitchen Gallery;
Design Trends; etc..."
For more information see Jenn-Air

THERMADOR KITCHEN DESIGN CENTER - Thermador Multimedia Kitchen Design Center (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Thermador's Kitchen Design Center
"...What inspires a great design? Great materials to work with. Here youll find a number of creative approaches using award-winning Thermador appliances that can be used as a source of inspiration when designing your next kitchen project..."
Thermador's Kitchen Design Center includes:
"...Kitchen Portifolio;
Kitchen Gallary;
Kitchen Design Ideas; Design Solutions;
Planning & Specification Guides; etc..."
For more information see the Thermador

KITCHEN CABINETS, MOULDING & FLOORING DESIGN, PLANNERS, CALCULATORS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

Kitchen Cabinets

KITCHEN CABINETS - The Savannah Cabinet Shop Multimedia Kitchen Cabinets Portfolio (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Savannah Cabinet Shop Kitchen Cabinets
"...With hundreds of ideas to choose from, you can count on our experienced designers to help you every step of the way-from design direction to selection of wood species and finishes..."
For more information see The Savannah Cabinet Shop

KITCHEN CABINETS PLANNERS - Norcraft Companies Multimedia Kitchen Cabinets Planners (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Norcraft Companies Kitchen Cabinets Planners include:
"...Fieldstone Cabinetry Cabinets Planner;
StarMark Cabinetry Cabinets Planner;
UltraCraft Cabinetry Cabinets Planner;
Mid Continent Cabinetry Cabinets Planner;
Norcraft Cabinetry Cabinets Planner..."

KITCHEN CABINETS DESIGNER - KraftMaid Cabinetry, Inc. Multimedia Kitchen Cabinets Planners (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. For more information see Cabinets by Room Function or KraftMaid Cabinetry

Kitchen Flooring

DESIGN A ROOM (KITCHEN, BATHROOM, DINNING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM, FOYER, HOME OFFICE & LIVING ROOM) - Armstrong VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
"Design a Room" using
Armstrong's Decorative Ceiling Tile;
Armstrong's Hardwood Flooring for the Living Room, Family Room, Foyer, Dinning Room, Kitchen, etc.
Armstrong's Wood Cabinets for the Kitchen, Bathroom, etc.
For more information see Armstrong

Kitchen Moulding

MOULDING DECORATING DESIGNER & MOULDING INSTALLATION GUIDE WITH CALCULATORS - Roland Boulanger & Co. Ltd. VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Moulding Decorating Designer includes:
Moulding Combinations
"...Baseboards; Casings; Chair Rails; Crowns; Shelves..."
Installaion Guide
"...Moulding Calculator; Cutting the Materials; Installing the Materials; Finishing..."
Decorating Projects; etc.
For more information see Boulanger

KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS, KITCHEN ISLAND TOPS, KITCHEN BUTCHER BLOCK TOPS, KITCHEN RANGE HOODS, ETC.

Kitchen Concrete Countertops

HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN CONCRETE COUNTERTOP (SHOCKWAVE) - Graniterock, Watsonville, CA Multimedia Concrete Countertop Video Teaching Module (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
How to install a Concrete Countertop includes:
"...Mold Making;
Mixing & Pouring;
Releasing the Mold;
Grinding; etc..."
For more information see the Graniterock

Kitchen Granite Countertops

KITCHEN GRANITE COUNTERTOPS - Granite Mountain Stone Design Multimedia Kitchen Granite Countertops (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Granite Mountain Stone Design
"...Now you can have the natural beauty and durability of custom-crafted granite for your home directly from the source. We quarry, fabricate and install providing you with the utmost in quality and value..."
Granite Mountain Stone Design includes over "60" Different Granite Colors for Kitchen Granite Countertops including:
"...Agate, American Mahogany, Blue Pearl, Canadian Mist,
Impala Black, Sierra White, Sunset Red, etc..."

Kitchen Quartz Countertops

KITCHEN QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS - Cambria Multimedia Kitchen Quartz Countertops (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Cambria's Kitchen Natural Quartz Countertops
"...Discover the warmth and richness that can only be found in natural quartz surfaces - where elegance and beauty meet function and lasting durability. With an endless palette of dazzling colors showcasing the depth and character of natural quartz, you’ll see why..."
Cambria's Kitchen Natural Quartz Countertops includes:
"...Design Studio; Photo Gallery; Color Palette; etc..."

Kitchen Countertops; Island Tops, Sinks; Splashes; Range Hoods; etc.

KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS - Handcrafted Metal Multimedia Kitchen Metal Countertops, Sinks, Hoods, etc. (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Kitchen Countertops include:
"...Kitchen Stainless Countertops;
Kitchen Copper Countertops;
Kitchen Zinc Countertops; etc.

KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS - Books Custom Multimedia Residential & Commercial Kitchen Countertops (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Kitchen Countertops include:
"...Kitchen Wood Countertops;
Kitchen Copper Countertops;
Kitchen Zinc Countertops;
Kitchen Class Countertops;
Kitchen Butcher Block Countertops;
Kitchen Stainless Steel Sinks, Copper Sinks, Zinc Sinks, and Bronze Sinks;
Kitchen Stainless Steel Range Hood, Copper Range Hood, Zinc Range Hood, and Bronze Range Hoods; etc..."

KITCHEN WOOD COUNTERTOPS, ISLAND TOPS, BUTCHER BLOCK TOPS, ETC.s - DeVos Custom Woodworking, Texas Multimedia Custom Solid Wood Countertops, Island Tops, & Butcher Block Tops (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
DeVos Custom Woodworking
"... Each piece we make is individually hand crafted. We enjoy working with customers to design counter and island tops that are unique and functional..."

KITCHEN FAUCET & SINK DESIGNS, CALCULATORS & APPLETS

BUILD YOUR OWN FAUCET FOR THE KITCHEN, BATH, BAR OR LAUNDRY - Delta Faucet, a division of Masco Corporation Multimeida Faucet Densign for Kitchens, Baths, Bars & Laundry (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Delta Faucet
"...is a company that has been synonymous with dependability and ingenuity for more than 50 years, ever since we introduced the first single-handle ball-valve faucet back in 1954..."

KITCHEN FAUCET & SINK DESIGNERS - American Standard Companies Multimeida Faucet & Sink Densign for Kitchens (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. For more information see the American Standard Companies

KITCHEN FAUCET & SINK DESIGNERS - DESIGN YOUR OWN KITCHEN - Moen, Inc. Multimeida Faucet & Sink Densign for Kitchens (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Moen Kitchen Faucet & Sink Design
"...Choose from over 60 kitchen faucets and finishes including our exciting new pullout faucets – Medora and Level. Coordinate your favorite kitchen faucet with one of our beautiful MoenStone sink colors. Then choose your kitchen cabinet finish, countertop and wall colors...."
For more information see Moen

KOHLER KITCHEN FAUCETS & SINKS - Kohler Co. Multimeida Faucet & Sink Densign for Kitchens (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Kohler Kitchen Faucets & Sinks Categories include:
"...Kitchen Sink Faucets;
Entertainment Sink Faucets;
Water Filtration Faucets;
Laundry Utility Faucets;
Kitchen Sinks;
Entertainment Sinks;
Utility Sinks; Accessories; etc..."
For more information see Kohler Kitchens or Kohler

Landscaping

LANDSCAPING

FOR MORE BRICK & CONCRETE LANDSCAPING SEE ABOVE BRICK & CONCRETE

FOR MORE GARDENING ENCYCLOPEDIAS, PLANNERS, DICTIONARIES, GARDEN DESIGN, BEGONIAS, BULBS, ORCHIDS, ROSES, POLLINATION, PLANT PROPAGATION, ETC. SEE THE GARDENING & BOTANY CENTER

LANDSCAPE MATERIAL DESIGNERS, PLANNERS, CALCULATORS & APPLETS

LANDSCAPE MATERIALS CALCULATOR - GE Landscape Supply VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Landscape Materials Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Shape of the area you'll be filling (Rectangle, Circle, Parallelogram, Semi-Circle);
Length, Width, Depth or Diamter;
Materials
Crushed or Chip Limestone; Pea Gravel; River Rock; Black Granite; Wood Mulch;
Cobblestone; Road Gravel; Thermal, Wash or Fill Sand; Top Soil; Potting Soil; Screened Compost; etc..."

For more information see GE Landscape Supply

CONCRETE PAVERS, STONE, PATIO & WALL DESIGNERS, PLANNERS, CALCULATORS & APPLETS

BRICK & CONCRETE PAVERS MATERIALS CALCULATOR - Morris Brick Company VERY EXTENSIVE.
Materials Calculator
"...is intended to estimate the number of Bricks or Concrete Pavers you will need to complete your project. For example, you are building a dry Patio/Walkway and you need to know how much material to purchase..."
Brick Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Brick Pattern (Herringbone; Running Bond; Basket Weave);
Square Feet..."
Concrete Pavers Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Paver Type (Holland; Dutch; Roman Cobble);
Square Feet..."
For more information see Morris Brick Company

TREES, SHRUBS, GROUNDCOVERS & PALMS GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

TREES, SHRUBS, GROUNDCOVERS & PALMS - Environmental Horticulture, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida Multimedia Trees, Shrub, Groundcovers & Palms Database, Lessons, Picture Gallaries, Landscaping Design, Landscaping Selector, etc. (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Landscaping
"...There are some guidelines to consider for proper landscape design. Personal needs and tastes, existing plants, orientation and shape of the house and property, and location in the state all must be considered first. Then you are ready to select a design. The suggestions given in this program will provide a start for homeowners and landscapers when faced with the decision to design a front or back yard of a home, commercial landscape or condominium..."
Examples of "Trees" Databases & Lessons include
"...Tree Urban Design;
Tree Production;
Tree Planting;
Tree Pruning;
Tree Maintenance;
Tree Species Porfiles;
Tree Index; etc..."
Examples of "Shrub" Databases & Lessons include
"...Shrub Selection;
Shrub Production;
Shrub Care, etc..."
Examples of "Groundcover" Databases & Lessons include
"...Groundcover Selection;
Groundcover Production;
Groundcover Care; etc..."
Examples of "Palm" Databases & Lessons include
"...Palm Selection;
Palm Production;
Palm Culture;
Palm Care; etc..."
For more information see Environmental Horticulture or the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

TREE ASSESSMENT: WIND LOAD ANALYSIS CALCULATORS (SPREADSHEETS OPEN ONLINE WITH EXCEL, iWORK-NUMBERS, IBM LOTUS SYMPHONY, NEOOFFICE, OPENOFFICE CALC, ETC.) - P. Sterken, Beligum VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Wind Analysis for Trees Calculators include:
Wind Load Analysis for Trees Calculator INPUT Values include:
Data input
Tree Height, Crown Diameter, Trunk Height..."
Wind Load Analysis for Trees
"...Crown Area, Air Density, Wind Load; etc..."

Wind Load Analysis and Breakage for Trees Calculator INPUT Values include:
Data input
"...Tree Height, Diameter at 1 meter, Bark Thickness..."
Material Properties
"...Modulus of Elasticity, Compression Strength, Elastic Limit..."
Environment
"...Altitude; Terrain Factor..."

Wind Load Analysis and Torsion for Trees Calculator INPUT Values include:
Data input
"...Tree Height, Diameter at 1 meter, Diameter at 2 meters, Bark Thickness,
Residual Wall..."
Material Properties
"...Modulus of Elasticity, Compression Strength, Elastic Limit..."
Environment
"...Altitude; Terrain Factor..."

For more information see Jan & Peter Sterken's Home Page

Lighting

LIGHTING DESIGNERS, CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

APOLLO LIGHTING - LIGHTING DESIGN CALCULATOR - Apollo Lighting Ltd. VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Apollo Lighting
"...Light is not just about illumination. It is another colour on the designers palette with which to create the right ambience. Whether the requirement is for an exciting retail atmosphere, a welcoming reception, or a serious hospital ward, Apollo Lighting can create precisely the desired working or leisure environment conceived by the designer..."
Lighting Design Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Luminaire;
Ceiling Reflectance;
Wall Reflectance;
Floor Reflectance;
Room Length, Width & Height;
Working Plane;
Lux Level; etc..."
For more information see Apollo Lighting Ltd.

GE LIGHTING TOOLKIT - Lighting Solutions Center, GE LIghting, General Electric Company VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
GE Lighting
"...we want to help lighting professionals and their customers save energy costs. See for yourself the difference these seven simple estimating tools can make..."
For more information see GE Lighting Applications; GE Commercial Lighting or GE Lighting

Some examples of Lighting Calculators include

Lighting Layout Estimator - Calculator
Lighting Layout Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Square footage of area to be lit;
Footcandles;
Average Number of Hours On per Year;
Number of Lamps per Fixture;
Rated Mean Lumen per Lamp; etc..."

Dimming System Watts Estimator - Calculator
Dimming System Watts Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Electric Cost per Kilowatt Hour;
Number of Fixtures;
Watts per Fixture at Full Power;
Percent of Light at each Setting;
Percent of Time Used at each Setting; etc..."

Watts Per Square Foot Estimator - Calculator
Watts Per Square Foot Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Square Footage of Area to be Lit;
Number of Fixtures;
Watts Used per Fixture..."

SLA LIGHTING DESIGN (SHOCKWAVE) - Sylvania Lighting Australasia VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Sylvania Lighting Australasia
"...Whether their need is for functional lighting systems for commercial and industrial applications, or decorative and architectural systems for domestic and interior design lighting, lighting specialists know we have the capabilities, competencies and solutions to deliver exactly the lighting results they require..."
Interactive Lighting Design for
"...Commercial Lighting Design;
Industrial Lighting Design;
Exterior & Interior Architectural Lighting Design;
Roadways Lighting Design; etc..."
For more information see Sylvania Lighting Australasia

INCANDESCENT VS FLUORESCENT CALCULATORS & APPLETS

FEMP'S ENERGY COST CALCULATOR FOR COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS - Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy VERY EXTENSIVE.
Energy Cost Calculator for Compact Fluorescent Lamp
"...calculates the payback period for your calc retrofit project. Modify the default values to suit your project requirements..."
Energy Cost Calculator for Compact Fluorescent Lamps INPUT Values include
"...Existing incandescent Lamp Wattage;
Incandescent Lamp Cost;
Incandescent Lamp Life;
Wattage;
Number of Lamps in Retrofit Project;
Hours Operating Per Week;
Average Cost of Electricity;
Time taken to Retrofit all Lamps in this Project; etc..."
For more information see Buildings Calculators; Calculators; Procuring Energy-Efficient Products; Technologies; Federal Energy Management Program or Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

HIGH-EFFICIENCY FLUORESCENT LIGHTING COST SAVINGS CALCULATOR - San Diego Earth Times, San Diego, CA
High-efficiency Fluorescent Lighting Cost Savings Calculator
"...lets you see how much you could save - dollars and energy - by using high-efficiency fluorescent lights instead of the old standard incandescent bulbs..."
For more information see San Diego Earth Times

Lumber, Plywood, Construction, Framing

CONSTRUCTION CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

CONSTRUCTION CALCULATOR & ENGINEERING CALCULATOR - Wood Products Online Expo, International Online Expos Inc., British Columbia, Canada VERY EXTENSIVE.
Construction Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Feet; Inches; Fraction..."
Output Units: "...Feet & Inches or Inches Only..."
Rounding precision of the answere includes either: "...1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, & 1/128..."
For more information see Calculators; Categories: Equipment, Supplies, Services & Technology; Wood Products Online Expo or International Online Expos Inc.

LUMBER CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

PLYWOOD CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

DATABASES, COURSES, SCREENING TOOLS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

Courses

AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL ONLINE eCOURSES - American Wood Council (AWC), American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Multimedia American Wood Council's Online Courses Courses (Text, Images, PDF & Audio/Sound). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples from over "30" American Wood Council's Online Courses include:
"...Characteristics of Wood;
Grade Marks;
What Is Conventional Construction?;
The Basics of Wood Frame Construction;
Lateral Load Bracing;
Structural Components of Floors and Decks;
Building Codes & Wood Design;
LRFD Manual for Engineered Wood Construction; etc..."
For more information see American Wood Council (AWC)

WOOD ANATOMY PROPERTIES (WPS 202) - E.A. Wheeler, Department of Wood and Paper Science, College of Natural Resources, North Carolina State University Multimedia Wood Anatomy Properties Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Wood Anatomy & Paper Science Chapters include:
"...Sources of Wood; General Characteristics;
Macroscopic Features; Softwood Anatomy; Hardwood Anatomy;
Comparison of Softwoods and Hardwoods;
Tree Growth & Cell Wall Composition;
Tree Coverings: Bark Structure, Function, Properties;
Water in Wood, Moisture Content; etc..."
For more information see Wood Anatomy Properties Course Home Page; Courses (Wolfware) or the Department of Wood and Paper Science

Tree (Wood) Common Names, Scientific Names, Characteristics, etc.

TREES COMMON NAME DATABASE - Center for Wood Anatomy, Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), Madison, Wisconsin, Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Multimedia Trees Common Name Database (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Trees Common Name Database for each Tree species includes
"...Common Name;
Complete Scientific Name;
Synonym;
Family;
Country of Orgin and if available a Tech Sheet..."
Trees Common Name Tech Sheet (if available) for each Tree species includes:
General Information; Other Common Names; Distribution;
General Wood Characteristics
"...Weight: Moisture content; Specific gravity; Weight lb/ft3..."
Mechanical Properties
"...MOE; MOR; WML; Hardness; Sheer; etc..."
Drying and Shrinkage; Kiln Drying Schedules; etc.
For more information see Wood Anatomy; Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) or the USDA Forest Service

COMMERCIAL TIMBERS (HARDWOOD) OF THE WORLD - Authors: H.G. Richter and M.J. Dallwitz; and hosted by Botany Online, University of Hamburg Multimedia Commerical Hardwood Trees Database (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Available in English, French/Français, German/Deutsch & Spanish/Español.
Commercial Timbers of the World Database
"...contains descriptions and an interactive identification system for hardwood taxa common in the international trade that occur in all major forest regions of the world..."
Commercial Timbers of the World Description Sheet for each Tree species includes:
"...Nomenclature;
Trade and Local Names;
Geographic Distribution;
General Characteristics;
Vessels;
Tracheids and Fibres;
Axial Parenchyma;
Rays;
Storied Structures;
Illustrations
Transverse Section Illustration; Tangential Section Illustration; Radial Section Illustration.
Secretory Structures;
Mineral Inclusions; etc..."
For more information see Botany Online

WOOD HANDBOOK: WOOD AS AN ENGINEERING MATERIAL - Center for Wood Anatomy, Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), Madison, Wisconsin, Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Multimedia Wood Handbook: Wood as an Engineering Material - PDF, 486 Pages (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Wood Handbook: Wood as an Engineering Material" Chapters include:
"...Characteristics and Availability of Commercially Important Wood;
Structure of Wood;
Physical Properties and Moisture Relations of Wood;
Mechanical Properties of Wood;
Commercial Lumber;
Lumber Stress Grades and Design Properties;
Fastenings (Nails, Spikes, Wood Screws, Bolts, etc.);
Structural Analysis Equations;
Adhesive Bonding of Wood Materials;
Wood-Based Composites and Panel Products;
Glued Structural Members;
Finishing of Wood;
Round Timbers and Ties;
Specialty Treatments; etc..."
For more information see Engineered Composites Sciences the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) or the USDA Forest Service

WOOD PROPERTIES DATABASES - Center for Wood Anatomy, Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), Madison, Wisconsin, Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Multimedia Wood Properties Databases (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Wood Properties Databases include:
"...North American Hardwoods Database;
North American Softwoods Database;
Tropical Hardwoods Database;
Lesser Known Woods Database..."
Wood Properties Database Tech Sheets for each Tree species includes:
General Information;
Other Common Names;
Distribution;
General Wood Characteristics
"...Weight: Moisture Content; Specific Gravity; Weight lb/ft3..."
Mechanical Properties
"...MOE; MOR; WML; Hardness; Sheer; etc..."
Drying and Shrinkage;
Kiln Drying Schedules; etc.
For more information see Wood Anatomy; Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) or the USDA Forest Service

WOOD PICKER - Woodbin.com VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Wood Picker
"...identify candidate woods for a woodworking project. Just enter the desired criteria for each property of interest, click Submit, and a list of matching woods will be displayed..."
Wood Picker Database includes
"...over 120 differentvarieties of woods world wide..."

For more information see the Woodbin Online Calculators or Woodbin

LUMBER MATERIALS CALCULATORS & APPLETS

BOARD FEET CALCULATORS & APPLETS

THE FOOTULATOR: BOARD FOOT CALCULATOR - Woodbin.com VERY EXTENSIVE.
The Footulator - Basic Board Foot Calculator
"...The tabulator can help you tally up your lumber requirements for your next project and create a professional looking lumber materials list. It computes board feet by species, total board feet, cost by species,..."
For more information see the Woodbin

HOW DO I CALCULATE BOARD FEET - Canadian Wood Council VERY EXTENSIVE.
Board Feet Calculator
"...calculates lumber quantities in various units of measure based on dimensions and length entered..."
For more information see Electronic Tools or the Canadian Wood Council

CONSTRUCTION CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

FRAMING CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

CONSTRUCTION CALCULATORS - Get-a-Quote.net VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see Get-a-Quote.net

Some examples from over "9" Construction Calculators include

Determine the board feet in a 'Bearing Wall'

Determine the board feet in a 'Gable Roof'

Determine the lineal feet and board feet in a 'Joist System"

SQUARE HOUSE CALCULATOR - Richard Milender and Construction Resource.com.
Square House Calculator
"...This calculator will give you the hypotenuse of a triangle. Input the length of 2 sides of a triangle, in feet, and the calculator will output the 3rd side (hypotenuse) in decimal feet..."
For more information see Construction Calculators or Construction Resource

WALL FRAMING CALCULATOR (EXTERIOR & INTERIOR WALLS) - Richard Milender and Construction Resource.com. VERY EXTENSIVE.
Wall Framing Calculator
"...will give you the total board footage for framed walls. INPUT Values as stated. Add factors are general, as is labor factor. This estimator is by no means perfect and will only give a ballpark estimate to check actual estimates..."
Wall Framing Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Exterior Walls
Exterior Perimeter; Stud Spacing; Number of Corners, Spaces & Openings;
Interior Walls
Interior Perimeter; Stud Spacing; Number of Corners, Spaces & Openings;..."

For more information see Construction Calculators or Construction Resource

LUMBER WEIGHT CALCULATORS & APPLETS

LUMBER WEIGHT CALCULATOR - WOODWEB Inc., Montrose, PA VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Lumber Weight Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Species (select from over "180" species of wood);
Moisture Content;
Number of Board Feet;
Actual Width;
Nominal Width;
Actual Thickness;
Nominal Thickness;
Actual Length..."
For more information see Calculators or WOODWEB

LUMBER MATERIALS LIST & COSTS CALCULATORS & APPLETS

THE TABULATOR - Woodbin.com VERY EXTENSIVE.
The Tabulator
"...can help you tally up your lumber requirements for your next project and create a professional-looking lumber materials list. It computes board feet by species, total board feet, cost by species, and total cost - with provision for an optional waste factor. It can also accomodate resawing,..."
For more information see the Woodbin

LUMBER SHRINKAGE CALCULATORS & APPLETS

DIMENSION CALCULATOR - Canadian Wood Council VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Dimension Calculator is
"...a wood detailing tool to help qualified professional designers estimate and account for dimensional change in new building construction..."
This on-line utility constitutes a quick and easy reference tool for calculating wood member dimensional changes due to changes in moisture contents..."
Dimension Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Measurement Units (English or Metric);
Moisture Contents (Initial & Final);
Single Member Module (Width & Depth);
Wall Module (How many Stories; Floor Joist Depth..."
For more information see Electronic Tools or the Canadian Wood Council

WOOD.XLS (SPREADSHEETS OPEN ONLINE WITH EXCEL, iWORK-NUMBERS, IBM LOTUS SYMPHONY, NEOOFFICE, OPENOFFICE CALC, ETC.) - Scott Leavengood, Oregon Wood Innovation Center, Department of Wood Science & Engineering, College of Forestry, Oregon State University VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Free but Registration Required.
Wood.xls
"...uses published formulas (see Formulas worksheet) and dimensional change coefficients to calculate the thickness and width change of wood based on changes in moisture content..."
"...The program calculates the dimensional change and the final board size (based on the size of the board the user entered). In addition to the Dimensional Change worksheet, Wood.xls has 2 other functional worksheets - EMC (equilibrium moisture content) and SG & Density (specific gravity and density)..."
For more information see the Using Wood; Oregon Wood Innovation Center or the Department of Wood Science & Engineering

SHRINKULATOR - Woodbin.com VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Shrinkulator
"...helps you estimate dimensional changes in wood, either shrinkage or expansion, based on changes in the wood's moisture content..."
Shrinkulator INPUT Values include
"...Wood species (select from over "180" species of wood);
Shrinkage green to ovendry (Radial percentage, Tangential percentage);
Use Wood Moisture Content or Relative Humidity;
Initial dimension;
Fiber Saturation Pt..."
For more information see the Woodbin Online Calculators or Woodbin

WOOD SHRINKAGE CALCULATOR - WOODWEB Inc., Montrose, PA VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Wood Shrinkage Calculator INPUT Values include
"...Species (Select from over "180" species of wood);
Width;
Initial Moisture Content;
Final Moisture Content;
Type of Lumber (Flatsawn or Radialsawn)..."
For more information see Calculators or WOODWEB

Materials - Metal

METAL CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

FOR METALS SEE THE MATERIALS ENGINEERING & MATERIALS SCIENCE CENTER

Moulding - Molding

MOLDING CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

MOULDING CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

MOULDING DESIGNER DESIGNERS, PLANNERS, CALCULATORS & APPLETS

MOULDING DECORATING DESIGNER & MOULDING INSTALLATION GUIDE WITH CALCULATORS - Roland Boulanger & Co. Ltd. VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Moulding Decorating Designer includes:
Moulding Combinations
"...Baseboards; Casings; Chair Rails; Crowns; Shelves..."
Installaion Guide
"...Moulding Calculator; Cutting the Materials; Installing the Materials; Finishing..."
Decorating Projects; etc.
For more information see Boulanger

CROWN MOLDING CALCULATORS & APPLETS

CROWN MOLDING CALCULATOR - W.C. Corwin, ISSI, Inc. VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Crown Molding Calculator INPUT Values include
"...Slope Angle from Wall in Degrees & Wall Angle..."
Crown Molding Calculator OUTPUT values include
"...Outside Corner;
Inside Corner;
Inward Wall Bend;
Crosscut Scale;
Crosscut Protractor;
Bevel Scale;
Bevel included angle..."
For more information see ISSI, Inc.

Nuts, Bolts, Nails, Hinges, Screws

BOLTS & NUTS CALCULATORS & APPLETS

5 LUG BOLT CIRCLE CALCULATOR - Skulte Performance Designs
Lug Bolt Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Measured Diameter of the Stud;
Measure the Distance between the two Outer Edges of the Adjacent Studs..."
For more information see Skulte Performance Designs

NUT AND BOLT STRESS CALCULATORS - R. Maltby, BlotPlanet.com VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.

"...Occasionally, our calculator produces dimension values that differ from those in the ASME table in that the last digit is off by one. For instance, the minimum major diameter of a UNC 0.25-20 bolt is 0.2407 inches according to our calculator, but 0.2408 inches according to the ASME table and books such as Machinery's Handbook that copy the ASME table. Assuming one considers the formulas described in the ASME standard to be correct, our calculator produces the correct result rounded to the nearest ten-thousandth of an inch..."
Common Bolts Types Calculators include:
"...UNC Bolt Calculator;
UNF Bolt Calculator;
UNEF Bolt Calculator;
4UN Bolt Calculator;
6UN Bolt Calculator;
8UN Bolt Calculator;
12UN Bolt Calculator;
16UN Bolt Calculator;
28UN Bolt Calculator; etc..."
Bolt & Nut Stress INPUT Values for each Bolt type includes:
"...Size; Class of Fit (Bolt - Nut);
Tensile Strength of Bolt Material;
Tensile Strength of Nut Material;
Desired Tensile Stress in Bolt;
Nut Factor; etc..."

BOLT STRESS CALCULATION TOOL - CALCULATOR - P. Turula VERY EXTENSIVE.
Bolt Stress Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Level of Output Detail;
Metric or U.S.;
Nominal Diameter;
Pitch;
Nut Factor;
Bolt Force;
Bolt Torque Factor..."
For more information see Peter Turula's Home Page

HINGES

DOOR HINGES CALCULATOR - The Renovator's Supply Inc.
Door Hinges Calculator
"...will tell you the number of Hinges that you will need for your door. This calculator will not work for shutter hinges..."
Door Hinges Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Door Height; Door Width; Number of Doors..."
For more information see The Renovator's Supply

FRICTION HINGE TORQUE CALCULATOR (ENGLISH OR METRIC) - Friction Hinge Technology, Reell Precision Manufacturing Corporation VERY EXTENSIVE.
A Friction Hinge
"...is also commonly known as a: Constant Torque Hinge; Position Hinge; Clutch; Torque Hinge; or Detent Hinge..."
"...Calculation assumes zero degree angle unless otherwise specified. This angle requires the most torque to hold position..."
Friction Hinge Torque Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Weight; Length; Distance to CG; Angle; Torque;
Per hinge if two hinges are used..."
For more information see Friction Hinge Technology or Reell Precision Manufacturing Corporation

TORQUE CALCULATOR FOR FRICTION HINGES (METRIC & ENGLISH) - Hanaya Corporation
Friction Hinges are
"...used in many commercial and industrial applications, including electronics, medical, marine, automotive and home products..."
Torque Calculator For Friction Hinges INPUT Values include:
"...Weight Of Panel; Length Of Panel; Length To CG;
Minimum Angle Required To Hold The Panel..."
For more information see Hanaya Corporation

NAILS CALCULATORS & APPLETS

CONVERSION TABLES FOR NAILS - MEsteel.com, Dubai, United Arab Emirates VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Click on Nails.
Conversion Table for Various Types of Nails includes:
"...Common Nails Smooth Shank;
Roofing Nails Smooth Shank;
Box Nails;
Finishing Nails;
Common Nail Ring Barb Shank;
Roofing (slating) Nail Ring Barb Shank; etc..."
For each Nail Type, INPUT & OUTPUT Values include:
"...Nail Size & Quanity of Nails Needed; Pounds of Nails..."
For more information see Steel Tools & Conversions or MEsteel.com

NAILS CALCULATOR - Robert Fogt, onlineconversion.com VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Nail Calculator Nail Types & Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Common Nails Smooth Shank
Aluminum, Copper, and Stainless Steel nails - 2D penny, 3D penny, 4D penny, 5D penny, 6D penny, 8D penny, 10D penny, 12D penny; etc.
Common Nails RingBarb Shank
Stainless Steel & Silicon Bronze, etc.
Roofing Nails Smooth Shank;
Roofing Nails RingBarb Shank;
Finishing Nails; Box Nails; etc..."
For more information see Onlineconversion

SCREW WEAR CALCULATORS & APPLETS FOR BOLTS, NUTS & FASTENERS

WEAR TECHNOLOGY INSPECTION CALCULATOR: CALCULATE WEAR AMOUNTS FOR VARIOUS SCREW TYPES (SPREADSHEETS OPEN ONLINE WITH EXCEL, iWORK-NUMBERS, IBM LOTUS SYMPHONY, NEOOFFICE, OPENOFFICE CALC, ETC.) - P. Turula, Wear Technology, a Subsidary of Milacron
Screw Type Calculators include
"...Conical Screw Calculator;
Barrel Screw Calculator;
Parallel Screw Calculator; etc..."
For more information see Wear Technology

TORQUE CALCULATORS & APPLETS FOR BOLTS, NUTS & FASTENERS

SEE ENGINEERING CENTER: TORQUE CALCULATORS & APPLETS

Paint, Stains & Coatings

BEESWAX CALCULATORS & APPLETS

BEESWAX POLISH FORMULAE - CALCULATOR - N. Walligford, New Zealand, and hosted by the Virtual Beekeeping Gallery, Beekeeping.com
Beeswax Polish Formulae Calculators include:
Liquid Beeswax Polish Calculator INPUT & OUTPUT Values include:
Input any one of the following values:
"...Pure Beeswax; Turpentine; Quantity of polish..."

Solid Beeswax Polish Calculator INPUT & OUTPUT Values include:
Input any one of the following values:
"...Pure Beeswax; Turpentine; Quantity of polish..."

For more information see Tools or Virtual Beekeeping Gallery

COATING CALCULATORS & APPLETS

COATING COVERAGE CALCULATOR - Internet Resources Inc.
Protective Coatings, Linings and Related Resources
"...is devoted to providing up to date, relevant information about products and services for the Protective Coatings, Linings, Painting and Corrosion Industry..."
Coating Coverage Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Dry Film Thickness;
Application Loss Factor Percentage;
Solids by Volume Percentage;
Surface Profile/Roughness..."
For more information see Protective Coatings, Linings and Related Resources

PAINT VIEWERS, CALCULATORS, APPLETS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

STAIN VIEWERS, CALCULATORS, APPLETS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

BEHR'S COLORSMART - BEHR Process Corporation, A Masco Company VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
BEHR'S ColorSmart
"...Explore color with ColorSmart, an interactive tool to help you select and create inspired color combinations for you home..."
BEHR'S ColorSmart
Choose from Behr's ColorSmart either Color Name/Number;
Browse Colors;
Inspiration Library..."
For more information see Welcome to Behr

BENJAMIN MOORE PAINTS PERSONAL COLOR VIEWER - Benjamin Moore & Company VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. Available in English & French.
Benjamin Moore Paints Personal Color Viewer
"...allows you to experiment with color before picking up a paintbrush..."
Choose from Benjamin Moore Paints Personal Color Viewer either
"...Home Interior (Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Living Room, Dinning Room, etc.);
Home Exterior;
Commercial & Home Office..."

PITTSBURGH PAINTS: THE VOICE OF COLOR - VIRTUAL PAINTER - Pittsburgh Paints, PPG Industries VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. For more information see Pittsburgh Paints

PRATT AND LAMBERT'S COLOR VISUALIZER - Pratt and Lambert VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Pratt and Lanbert
"...Design inspired colors that have established Pratt & Lambert as the leader in the paint industry. Over 1,000 of the latest colors, a Historical Color Palette, and our Ovation/Faux Finishes Collection, help you to bring your vision to life..."
Pratt and Lanbert's Color Visualizer allows you to select from
"...Paint an Interior Scene (Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Dinning Room, Kitchen, Living Room);
Paint an Exterior Scene;
Explore Colors;
Feature Palette..."
For more information see Pratt and Lambert

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COLOR VISUALIZER - The Sherwin-Williams Company VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Sherwin-Williams Color Visulaizer
"...Learn more about our expertly coordinated color palettes and schemes. From historically accurate color themes to today's palette, immerse yourself in a world of color...Over 1,000 color samples and coordinated color schemes inspire and saturate your paint color palette..."
For more information see Sherwin-Williams

SICO'S VIRTUAL DECORATOR - Sico Inc. Company VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Available in English & French.
Sico's Virtual Decorator
"...If colours and trends are part of your life style and decorating your home stimulates your imagination, Sico's website is yours to discover! A great source of inspiration, it will help you throughout the various steps of your decoration and paint project. You will find tips, hints and ideas,..."
For more information see Sico Inc. Company

PAINT CALCULATORS & APPLETS: HOW MUCH PAINT DO I NEED

FLEX BON PAINT CALCULATOR (JAVA APPLET) - Flex Bon Paints, Johnson Paints, Inc. VERY EXTENSIVE.
Flex Bon Paint Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Width, Length, & Height of Area;
Choose from various Paints
Exterior Acrylic Satin, Flat or Semi-Gloss;
Interior Acrylic Satin, Flat or Semi-Gloss; etc..."

For more information see Flex Bon Paints

PRATT AND LAMBERT GALLON CALCULATOR - Pratt and Lambert
Pratt and Lambert Gallon Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Width of Room;
Length of Room;
Height of Room; R Number of Windows; etc...."
For more information see How To or Pratt and Lambert

Plumbing, Plumbers Tools

PLUMBING GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, MANUALS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

COPPER PLUMBING GUIDE - Copper Development Centre, Australia Multimedia Copper Plumbing Guide (An Introduction to Copper Plumbing Skills) - PDF, 107 Pages (Text & Imageds). For more information see Copper Development Centre, Australia

PLUMBING GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, MANUALS, TECHNICAL REPORTS - ToolBase Services, c/o NAHB Research Center Multimedia Plumbing Guides, Publications, Manuals, Technical Reports (Text & Images).
Examples of "Plumbing Guides, Publications, Manuals, Technical Reports" include
"...Design Guide - Residential PEX Water Supply Plumbing Systems;
Plumber's Installation Handbook; etc..."
For more information see ToolBase

PLUMBING CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

PLUMBERS CALCULATORS & APPLETS

PLUMBING, GASFITTING AND DRAINAGE CALCULATORS & APPLETS

PLUMBING CHARGE OUT RATE CALCULATOR - MasterPlumers.com VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Plumbing Charge Out Rate Calculator
"...Use this Plumbing calculator to work out the hourly charge out rate you should be using for your plumbing/gasfitting & drainage business..."
Plumbing Charge Out Rate Calculator INPUT Values include:
Number of working days in a week & Number of working hours in a day;
Working Days/Hours Lost & Not Chargable Per Year
"...Holidays, Bad Weather, etc..."
Working Days/Hours Lost & Not Chargable Per Year
"...Pay Rate or Salary, Workers Compensation Insurance, Payroll Tax, etc..."
Overhead
"...Accounting & Legal Expenses, Loans, Vehicles, etc...."

For more information see Utilities or MasterPlumers.com

WATER METER SIZE CALCULATORS & APPLETS

WATER METER SIZE CALCULATOR - Portland Water Bureau, City of Portland VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Water Meter Size Calculator
"...uses the fixture value assigned by the Universal Plumbing Code to calculate meter size. This calculator determines meter size based on the cumulative plumbing fixture unit count..."
Water Meter Size Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Residential or Commercial;
Bar Sink;
Bathtub, Whirlpool Bath or Combo Tub/Shower;
Bath Room Sink;
Clink Sink;
Clothes Washer;
Dishwasher;
Kitchen Sink;
Laundry Sink; etc..."
For more information see Water Bureau Development Services; Portland Water Bureau; City of Portland

Ponds

AQUACULTURE CALCULATORS, APPLETS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

FOR AQUACULTURE CALCULATORS, COURSES, LESSONS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC. SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER: AQUACULTURE

FISH LOAD CALCULATORS & SPREADSHEETS (XLS)

FISH LOAD CALCULATOR FOR PONDS (SPREADSHEET OPENS ONLINE WITH EXCEL, iWORK-NUMBERS, IBM LOTUS SYMPHONY, NEOOFFICE, OPENOFFICE CALC, ETC.) - S. Roocroft VERY EXTENSIVE.
Type of Pond
Type Of Stocking Density To Match Conditions Of Bio-Filtration, Oxygenation;
High density as in commercial fish farming;
Medium density as in commercial fish farming or very heavily stocked koi pond;
Low density as in commercial fish farming or medium stocked koi pond;
High density Japanese mud pond or very low density koi pond;
Low density Japanese mud pond; Well stocked fishing lake; etc..."
Volume of Water; Weight of fish Lbs to be held in this volume; etc.
For more information see Water Gardening for Fun

POND TECHNICAL REPORTS, DESIGN, CALCULATORS, MOVIES, ANIMATIONS, ETC.

HOW TO BUILD YOUR POND (SHOCKWAVE) - Graniterock, Watsonville, CA Multimedia How to Build Your Pond Video Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see Graniterock

KOI POND DESIGN, FILTRATION DESIGN, ETC. - Laguna Koi Ponds, Laguna Beach, California Multimedia Koi Pond Design, Filtration Design, etc. Technical Reports, Calculators, etc. (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see Laguna Koi Ponds

KOI POND VOLUME CALCULATOR - USA Koi, Glassboro, NJ
Koi Pond Volume Calculator INPUT Values include
"...Length; Width; Maximum Depth; Average Depth..."
Koi Pond Volume Calculator OUTPUT Values include
"...Pond Volume (U.K. & U.S. Gallons);
Pond Surface Area;
Recommended Liner Size;
Suggested Pump Size (U.S. or U.K. Gallons per Hour);
Ideal STOCK Level (Inches of Fish); etc..."
For more information see USA Koi

POND CALCULATORS - LaBrake's Garden Path & Pond LLC VERY EXTENSIVE.
Pond Calculators include:
Round Pond Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Pond Diamter, Maximum & Average Pond Depth..."
Oval Pond Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Pond Length & Width, Maximum & Average Pond Depth...";
Figure 8 Pond Calculator, Free Form, Pond Calculator & Kidney Pond Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Largest Diameter, Smallest Diamter, Joining Width,
Overall Length, Maximum Pond & Average Pond Depth...";
Stream Bed Flow Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Flow Width & Depth in inches..."; etc.

For more information see LaBrake's Garden Path & Pond LLC

Construction & Repair Calculators

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