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9780135000045

Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Architecture, Engineering and Construction

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  • ISBN13:

    9780135000045

  • ISBN10:

    0135000041

  • Edition: 5th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2009-04-15
  • Publisher: Pearson
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Summary

The book provides comprehensive, easy-to-understand introductory coverage of mechanical and electrical systems in buildings. Elementary engineering concepts and step-by-step design principles are introduced in a straightforward manner and supported by over 320 illustrations and 500 photographs. It includes new chapters on emerging sustainability (green) technologies and building science. It presents material that can provide the future architect, architectural engineer, and architectural engineering technician with a basic working-level knowledge of principles and practices.This book is written specifically for those interested in building heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and piping (water supply and sanitary drainage), storm drainage, illumination, electrical power distribution, building telecommunications, acoustics and acoustical control, vertical/horizontal transportation and conveying, fire protection and suppression, and building renewable energy and energy conservation systems.

Table of Contents

Thermal, Environmental and Comfort Concepts
Fundamentals of Heat Transfer
Concepts in Building Science
Heating Load Computations for Buildings
Cooling Load Computations for Buildings
HVAC Equipment
HVAC Distribution Systems
HVAC Air Systems
HVAC Water (Hydronic) Systems
HVAC Electric Resistance Heating System Design
Solar Thermal Systems in Buildings
Plumbing Fundamentals
Building Water Supply Systems
Sanitary Drainage Systems
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems
Building Storm Water Drainage Systems
Electrical Theory
Building Electrical Materials and Equipment
Building Electrical Systems Principles
Light and Architectural Lighting Systems
Life Safety Systems in Buildings
Building Telecommunication Systems
Acoustical Control Systems in Buildings
Building Conveying Systems
Sustainable Systems
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