Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings
ISBN: 9780135130131 | 0135130131
Edition: 4thFormat: Hardcover
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 3/12/2008
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William K. Y. Tao is Affiliate Professor, School of Engineering and School of Architecture, Washington University.
This book is intended both as a textbook and as a reference book for students and professionals interested in building mechanical and electrical systems. With a complete and practical introduction to the design of mechanical and electrical systems in buildings, the text successfully bridges the gap between architecture, civil engineering technology, and construction management.
This book is intended both as a textbook and as a reference book for students and professionals interested in building mechanical and electrical systems. With a complete and practical introduction to the design of mechanical and electrical systems in buildings, the text successfully bridges the gap between architecture, civil engineering technology, and construction management.
| Introduction to Mechanical and Electrical Systems: Energy, Sustainability and Economics | |
| HVAC Fundamentals | |
| HVAC Delivery Systems | |
| Cooling Production Equipment and Systems | |
| Heating Production Equipment and Systems | |
| Air-Handling Equipment and Systems | |
| Piping Equipment and Systems | |
| Plumbing Equipment and Systems | |
| Fire Protection Equipm... MORE | |
| Introduction to Electricity | |
| Power Equipment and Systems | |
| Communications, Life Safety, and Security Systems | |
| Electrical Design and Wiring | |
| Light and Lighting | |
| Lighting Equipment and Systems | |
| Calculations of Illumination | |
| Lighting Design | |
| Noise and Vibrations in Mechanical and Electrical Systems | |
| Architectural Accommodation and Coordination of Mechanical and Electrical Systems | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
Richard R. Janis, a practicing professional engineer for 30 years, is engaged in research, evaluation and design of building environmental systems and sustainable energy technology. He has managed most of WTA's master planning and high-tech projects, responsible for establishing design criteria, systems selection, utility requirements, design implementation, and commissioning. Innovative concepts in laboratory and data center projects have won national design awards. In addition to project accomplishments he is author of Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings (Prentice Hall 2004, 2001, 1997) and numerous articles on topical issues in the field. He has taught for over thirty years at Washington University, St. Louis. As an adjunct Associate Professor, Mr. Janis currently teaches building technology and sustainable design courses including “Building Systems,” “and “Climate and Light” at Washington University.
