Mechanical and electrical systems in buildings /
Janis, Richard R.
Mechanical and electrical systems in buildings / Richard R. Janis, William K.Y. Tao. - 4th ed. - x, 659 pages, [8] pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Tao's name appears first on earlier editions.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to mechanical and electrical systems: energy, sustainability, and economics -- HVAC fundamentals -- HVAC delivery systems -- Cooling equipment and systems -- Heating production equipment and systems -- Air-handling equipment and systems -- Piping equipment and systems -- Plumbing equipment and systems -- Fire protection equipment and systems -- 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.
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.
9780135130131 0135130131
2008000327
Buildings--Mechanical equipment.
Buildings--Electric equipment.
696 / J.R.M
Mechanical and electrical systems in buildings / Richard R. Janis, William K.Y. Tao. - 4th ed. - x, 659 pages, [8] pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Tao's name appears first on earlier editions.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to mechanical and electrical systems: energy, sustainability, and economics -- HVAC fundamentals -- HVAC delivery systems -- Cooling equipment and systems -- Heating production equipment and systems -- Air-handling equipment and systems -- Piping equipment and systems -- Plumbing equipment and systems -- Fire protection equipment and systems -- 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.
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.
9780135130131 0135130131
2008000327
Buildings--Mechanical equipment.
Buildings--Electric equipment.
696 / J.R.M