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Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Architecture, Engineering and Construction by Frank R. Dagostino

Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Architecture, Engineering and Construction

5th Edition

Frank R. Dagostino, Joseph B. Wujek

Pearson Education · Print & ebook · April 15, 2009

The book provides comprehensive, easy-to-understand introductory coverage of mechanical and electrical systems in buildings.

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical ConstructionHVAC
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Who it’s for
Introduces mechanical and electrical systems through elementary engineering concepts and design principles.
Themes
Building systems, Systems design principles, Green building technology
Genres
HVAC, Electrical Construction, Mechanical Engineering

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About this book

The book provides comprehensive, easy-to-understand introductory coverage of mechanical and electrical systems in buildings. Elementary engineering concepts and step-by-step design principles are introduced in a straightforward manner and supported by over 320 illustrations and 500 photographs. It includes new chapters on emerging sustainability (green) technologies and building science.

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It presents material that can provide the future architect, architectural engineer, and architectural engineering technician with a basic working-level knowledge of principles and practices. This book is written specifically for those interested in building heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and piping (water supply and sanitary drainage), storm drainage, illumination, electrical power distribution, building telecommunications, acoustics and acoustical control, vertical/horizontal transportation and conveying, fire protection and suppression, and building renewable energy and energy conservation systems.

Building Systems

Introduces mechanical and electrical systems through elementary engineering concepts and design principles.

Come here for

  • Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems
  • Water supply and sanitary drainage

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  • Building telecommunications
  • Renewable energy and energy conservation systems

Where it sits

Electrical Construction83%
HVAC52%
Mechanical Engineering46%

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Publisher categories

  • Electrical Construction
Authors
Frank R. Dagostino, Joseph B. Wujek
Publisher
Pearson Education
Published
April 15, 2009
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Building systems · Systems design principles · Green building technology
Reading lane
Electrical Construction