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Architectural engineering design : mechanical systems / Robert Brown Butler.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Butler, Robert Brown, author.
- Series:
- McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Buildings--Mechanical systems.
- Buildings.
- Buildings--Mechanical equipment.
- Buildings--Electric equipment.
- Building--Planning.
- Building.
- Architectural design.
- Buildings--Environmental engineering.
- Architectural acoustics.
- Plumbing.
- Lighting.
- Genre:
- Electronic books.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2002]
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Biography/History:
- Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/mh041/2003278381.html
- Summary:
- "Each title provides the architectural and design professional with a comprehensive reference of more than 1100 equations illustrated with both a large and small building example. Trademarked "no math menus" and shortcut 'recipes' allow any building element to be sized quickly and efficiently. Provide guidance on structural systems, materials, plumbing, electricity, illumination, and acoustics.".
- Contents:
- 1. Introduction
- Jurisdictional Constraints
- Preparation of Drawings
- Computerization
- Designer's Responsibility
- 2. Climatic Forces
- Microclimatic Factors
- Breezes
- Foliage
- Terrain
- Sun
- Angle of Incidence
- Overhangs
- Water
- Hydrostatic Head
- Precipitation
- Gutters
- Leaders
- Footing Drains
- Storm Drains
- Drywells
- Flood Force
- Temperature
- Heat Flow
- Insulation
- Types of Insulation
- Superinsulation
- Conduction and Infiltration Heat Flow
- Design Heating Load
- Design Cooling Load
- Energy Auditing
- Auxiliary Heat Gain
- Heating and Cooling Loads
- Pickup Heating Load
- Solar Heat Gain
- Thermal Massing
- Heating Load
- Solar Energy Savings
- Summary of Loads
- Total Heating Load
- Total Cooling Load
- Total Energy Auditing
- 3. Climate Control
- Psychometry
- System Components
- Sensors
- Ducts and Fittings
- Registers
- Fans
- Thermal Energy Storage
- Heat Recovery
- Types of Systems
- Electric Heating
- Radiant Floor Heating
- Radiant Ceiling Heating
- Electric Heating/Cooling
- Hot Water Heating
- Steam Heating
- Air Heating
- Air Cooling
- Air Heating/Cooling
- Low-velocity Air Ducting Systems
- High-velocity Air Ducting Systems
- Air-Water Htg/Clg
- Heat Pumps
- Water Cooling
- Humidification
- Dehumidification
- Ventilation
- Air Filtration
- 4. Plumbing
- Initial Estimate
- Fixtures
- Supply Plumbing
- Thermal Expansion
- Water Hammer
- Pipe Insulation
- Supply Components
- Meters
- Pumps
- Filters
- Valves
- Water Supply Delivery Rate
- Small Water Tanks
- Large Water Tanks
- Water Softeners
- Water Heaters.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- Print version c2002.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Electronic reproduction. New York, N.Y. : McGraw Hill, 2002. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.
- Description based on cover image and table of contents, viewed on April 13, 2007.
- Contains:
- Climatic forces.
- Climate control.
- Plumbing.
- Electrical.
- Iillumination.
- Acoustics.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Architectural engineering design : mechanical systems.
- ISBN:
- 0071449507
- 0071385460 (print-ISBN)
- 9780071385466
- OCLC:
- 236337811
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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