Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 11th Edition

by Walter T. Grondzik (Ball State University ); Alison G. Kwok (Univ. of Oregon ); Benjamin Stein; John S. Reynolds (Univ. of Oregon)

• ISBN13: 9780470577783
• ISBN10: 0470577789
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-10-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

For more than half a century, this book has been a fixture in architecture and construction firms the world over. Twice awarded the AIA's Citation for Excellence in International Architecture Book Publishing, Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings is recognized for its comprehensiveness, clarity of presentation, and timely coverage of new design trends and technologies. Addressing mechanical and electrical systems for buildings of all sizes, it provides design guidelines and detailed design procedures for each topic covered. Thoroughly updated to cover the latest technologies, new and emerging design trends, and relevant codes, this latest edition features more than 2,200 illustrations--200 new to this edition--and a companion Website with additional resources.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Design Context

Design Process

Environmental Resources

Sites and Resources

Comfort and Design Strategies

Indoor Air Quality

Thermal Control

Solar Geometry and Shading Devices

Heat Flow

Designing For Heating and Cooling

HVAC for Smaller Buildings

Large Building HVAC Systems

Illumination

Lighting Fundamentals

Light Sources

Lighting Design Process

Daylighting Design

Electric Lighting Design

Electric Lighting Applications

Acoustics

Fundamentals of Architectural Acoustics

Sound in Enclosed Spaces

Building Noise Control

Water and Waste

Water and Basic Design

Water Supply

Liquid Waste

Solid Waste

Fire Protection

Fire Protection

Electricity

Principles of Electricity

Electrical Systems and Materials. Service and Utilization

Electrical Systems and Materials. Wiring and Raceways

Electric Wiring Design

Photovoltaic Systems

Signal Systems

Signal Systems

Transportation

Vertical Transportation: Passenger Elevators

Vertical Transportation. Special Topics

Moving Stairways and Walks

Appendices

Metrication, SI Units, and Conversions

Climatic Conditions for the United States, Canada, and Mexico

Solar and Daylighting Design Data

Solar Geometry

Thermal Properties of Materials and Assemblies

Heating and Cooling Design Guidelines and Information

Standards/Guidelines for Energy- and Resource-Efficient Building Design

Annual Solar Performance

Economic Analysis

Lamp Data

Sound Transmission Data for Walls

Sound Transmission and Impact Insulation Data for Floor/Ceiling Constructions

Design Analysis Software

Index

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