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Author Butler, Robert Brown

Title Architectural engineering design : mechanical systems / Robert Brown Butler
Published New York : McGraw-Hill, 2002

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Description 1 online resource (xix, 810 pages) : illustrations
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 & Infiltration Heat Flow -- Design Heating Load -- Design Cooling Load -- Energy Auditing -- Auxiliary Heat Gain -- Heating & Cooling Loads -- Energy Auditing -- Pickup Heating Load -- Solar Heat Gain -- Thermal Massing -- Heating Load -- Energy Auditing -- Solar Energy Savings -- Summary of Loads -- Total Heating Load -- Total Cooling Load -- Total Energy Auditing -- 3. Climate Control -- Psychometry -- System Components -- Sensors -- Ducts & 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
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."
Notes Includes index
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL
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Subject Architectural design.
Building -- Planning
Buildings -- Electric equipment.
Buildings -- Mechanical equipment.
HOUSE & HOME -- Do-It-Yourself -- Plumbing.
Architectural design
Building -- Planning
Buildings -- Electric equipment
Buildings -- Mechanical equipment
Genre/Form Internet resources
Form Electronic book
ISBN 0071449507
9780071449502
0071500863
9780071500869
9786610918669
661091866X