Building Services Engineering - Softcover

Chadderton, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0419257403 ISBN 13: 9780419257400

Publisher: Routledge, 2000

Synopsis

This fully revised edition takes into account recent changes to codes and technology and includes two key new chapters on acoustic design and HVAC control strategy, as well as an expansion of the chapter on air conditioning. The design of building services and the many calculations involved are fully explained, and features include: introductions, learning objectives, key terms and concepts and worked examples and questions to aid understanding, reinforce learning and provide assignments. The subjects of heating, air conditioning, water and gas distribution, electricity and drainage are all covered at introductory level and beyond. The use of information technology in the design and use of buildings is introduced and is actively encouraged.

About this title

Synopsis

The fully revised third edition of this well-established textbook takes into account recent changes to codes and technology and includes two new key chapters on acoustic design and HVAC control strategy, as well as an expansion of the chapter on air conditioning. The design of building services and the many calculations involved are fully explained, and features include: introductions, learning objectives, key terms and concepts, worked examples and questions to aid understanding, reinforce learning and provide assignments. Lecturers can also use questions for written examinations. The subjects of heating, air conditioning, water and gas distribution, electricity and drainage are all covered at introductory level and beyond. The use of information technology in the design and use of buildings is introduced and actively encouraged.

About the Author

David is a Chartered Professional Engineer with the Institution of Engineers Australia, a Chartered Building Services Engineer with the Engineering Council in the UK, through the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, and a Member of the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating. Since November 2001, David he has been Director of his own company, Eteq Pty Ltd. specialising in the designing and implementation of energy saving projects in commercial, health care, university and manufacturing buildings.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0419257403
• ISBN 13: 9780419257400
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 400