Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Architecture, Engineering and Construction

by Dagostino, Frank R.; Wujek, Joseph B.

• ISBN13: 9780135000045
• ISBN10: 0135000041
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780133002904
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780130119957
• 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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