Through the use of a lively writing style and frequent examples, RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES, 2E covers the important topics that readers need to know to become residential electricians. The author, Stephen L. Herman, logically presents the basic electrical principles from safety to motors and discusses how to go from theory to application. This text helps users learn the work skills, functions and activities included in the Residential Electrician Skill Standards developed by industry leaders for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). With its supplemental multimedia this text provides an integrated teaching solution directly linking your education/training program to the residential construction industry. Benefits: NEW New content covers Arc-fault Interrupters, Structure of the Atom, The American Wire Gauge (AWG), and Determining Conductor Sizes Using the NEC. Full-color art throughout the book highlights important concepts and brings them to life for students. NEW New content covers Arc-fault Interrupters, Structure of the Atom, The American Wire Gauge (AWG), and Determining Conductor Sizes Using the NEC. NEW New examples and applications throughout the book. NEW Updated to the 2011 National Electrical Code. NEW More Chapter Review questions allow for ample practice and mastery of core concepts. NEW New and updated art throughout the book lends greater clarity to subject matter. Chapter overviews, practice problems and examples are used extensively throughout the text to help you master the material. Separate chapter on Safety provides a strong foundation to keep you safe on the job. Glossary of Terms opens each chapter to give you easy access to terminology when you need it. End-of-chapter activities and review questions engage you and encourage your application of key principles. NEW Updated to the 2011 National Electrical Code. Full-color art throughout the book highlights impo