Load Calculations with Wrightsoft

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Course Content

Load Calculation Fundamentals
Introduction to Load Calculations
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Why Perform Load Calculations?
Types of Loads
Accuracy in Load Calculations
Quiz: Load Calculation Fundamentals: Part 1
Load Variables – Part 2
3 Topics
1 Quiz
R-values and U-values in Load Calculations
The Building Envelope in Load Calculations
Internal Loads and Load Calculations
Quiz: Load Calculation Fundamentals: Part 2
Load Variables – Part 3
4 Topics
1 Quiz
Ductwork Variables and Load Calculations
Infiltration Variables and Load Calculations
Ventilation Variables and Load Calculations
Windows and Door Variables and Load Calculations
Quiz: Load Calculation Fundamentals: Part 3
Wrightsoft Software - Introduction
Wrightsoft Has a New Look with version 24.0.04
Downloading and Installing the Wrightsoft Software
Before You Begin the Software Section
Wrightsoft: Software Structure
4 Topics
Wrightsoft Menus
Wrightsoft Libraries
Wrightsoft Tools
Wrightsoft Sheets and Layers
Wrightsoft: Defining Project Preferences
9 Topics
Wrightsoft Preferences – Project Location
Wrightsoft Preferences – Indoor Design Conditions
Wrightsoft Preferences – Ventilation Specifications
Wrightsoft Preferences – Load Preferences
Wrightsoft Preferences – Building Materials
Wrightsoft Preferences – Grid Snaps
Wrightsoft Preferences – Infiltration Specification
Wrightsoft Preferences – Internal Loads
Wrightsoft Preferences – Templates
Wrightsoft: The Property Window
6 Topics
Wrightsoft Property Window – Room Tab
Wrightsoft Property Window – Wall Tab
Wrightsoft Property Window – Floor Tab
Wrightsoft Property Window – Ceiling Tab
Wrightsoft Property Window – Door Properties
Wrightsoft Property Window – Window Properties
Wrightsoft: Modeling Specifics
8 Topics
Wrightsoft Modeling Specifics – Rooms
Wrightsoft Modeling Specifics – Basements and Slabs
Wrightsoft Modeling Specifics – Kneewalls
Wrightsoft Modeling Specifics – Crawlspaces
Wrightsoft Modeling Specifics – Attics
Wrightsoft Modeling Specifics – Windows
Wrightsoft Modeling Specifics – Attached Garages
Wrightsoft Modeling Specifics – Zones
Wrightsoft: Tips and Tricks
4 Topics
Wrightsoft Tips – What Not To Do While Drawing
Wrightsoft Tips – Upload Your Logo
Wrightsoft Tips – Drawing Odd-Shaped Rooms
Wrightsoft Tips – Importing PDF’s
Sample Projects - develop your understanding of wrightsoft through repetition
Resource Files for Manual-J Sample Projects
The Cabin: Manual-J
1 Quiz
The Cabin – Check Your Results
The Little Easy: Manual-J
1 Quiz
The Little Easy – Check Your Results
The Cape: Manual-J
1 Quiz
The Cape – Check Your Results
The Colonial: Manual-J
1 Quiz
The Colonial – Check Your Results
The Modern Ranch: Manual-J
1 Quiz
The Modern Ranch – Check Your Results
The Rustic Retreat: Manual-J
1 Quiz
The Rustic Retreat – Check Your Results
Final Test
The Craftsman Project
1 Quiz
The Craftsman – Submit Your Results
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