Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Architecture, Engineering and Construction / Edition 5

by Frank Dagostino, Joseph Wujek

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780135000045
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	04/15/2009
Series:	Alternative eText Formats Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	960
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.50(d)

Table of Contents

1 Thermal, Environmental and Comfort Concepts

2 Fundamentals of Heat Transfer

3 Concepts in Building Science

4 Heating Load Computations for Buildings

5 Cooling Load Computations for Buildings

6 HVAC Equipment

7 HVAC Distribution Systems

8 HVAC Air Systems

9 HVAC Water (Hydronic) Systems

10 HVAC Electric Resistance Heating System Design

11 Solar Thermal Systems in Buildings

12 Plumbing Fundamentals

13 Building Water Supply Systems

14 Sanitary Drainage Systems

15 Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems

16 Building Storm Water Drainage Systems

17 Electrical Theory

18 Building Electrical Materials and Equipment

19 Building Electrical Systems Principles

20 Light and Architectural Lighting Systems

21 Life Safety Systems in Buildings

22 Building Telecommunication Systems

23 Acoustical Control Systems in Buildings

24 Building Conveying Systems

25 Sustainable Systems