Building services engineering
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Building services engineering
E. & F.N. Spon, 1995
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book is a core text for students of building services. The coverage is comprehensive and engages the reader in the design of calculations carried out by the building services engineer. It explains the working principles of the major services, supported by line diagrams and copious calculations and self-assessment exercises. Each chapter is introduced with a statement of the learning objectives and key terms employed and ends with a glossary of technical terms used.
Table of Contents
Preface. Acknowledgements. Units and constants. Symbols. The built environment. Energy economics. Heat loss calculations. Heating. Ventilation and air conditioning. Hot- and cold- water supplies. Soil and waste systems. Surface-water drainage. Below-ground drainage. Condensation in buildings. Lighting. Gas. Electrical installations. Mechanical transport. Fire protection. Refuse disposal. Plant and service areas. Refuse disposal. Plant and service areas. Solving problems with programmable calculators and microcomputers. References. Index.
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