Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (31 January 2018) © 2019

  • Richard R. Janis
  • William K. Y. Tao
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For courses in architectural drafting and design, and electrical and mechanical systems design.

Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings  illuminates the modern realities of planning and constructing buildings with efficient, sustainable mechanical and electrical systems. This complete guide serves as a text and a reference for students and professionals interested in an interactive, multidisciplinary approach to the building process, which is necessary for sustainable design. Responding to continual advancements in the field, the 6th edition incorporates new developments in all its major disciplines, including electrical, lighting, telecommunications, plumbing, and HVAC.

Table of contents

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to mechanical and electrical systems, sustainable design, and evaluating options
  • Chapter 2: HVAC fundamentals
  • Chapter 3: HVAC load estimating
  • Chapter 4: HVAC load management
  • Chapter 5: HVAC delivery systems
  • Chapter 6: Cool production equipment and systems
  • Chapter 7: Heating production equipment and systems
  • Chapter 8: Air-handling equipment and systems
  • Chapter 9: Piping equipment and systems
  • Chapter 10: Plumbing and equipment and systems
  • Chapter 11: Fire protection equipment and systems
  • Chapter 12: Introduction to electricity
  • Chapter 13: Power supply and distribution
  • Chapter 14: Electrical design and writing
  • Chapter 15: Communications, life safety and security systems
  • Chapter 16: Light and lighting
  • Chapter 17: Lighting equipment and systems
  • Chapter 18: Calculating illumination levels
  • Chapter 19: lighting design
  • Chapter 20: Noise and vibrations in mechanical and electrical systems
  • Chapter 21: Architectural accommodation and coordination of mechanical and electrical systems

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