Description
| Product ID: | 9780415699327 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Building Services Engineering |
| Authors: | Author: David V. Chadderton |
| Page Count: | 390 |
| Subjects: | Architectural structure and design, Architectural structure & design, Building construction and materials, Building construction & materials |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Contains chapters to cover key responsibilities of a building services engineer such as heating, climate change, air conditioning, transportation systems, water, gas, electricity, drainage and room acoustics. As well as introductory material and the underpinning theory, practical guidance is provided in the form of sample calculations and spreadsheets. Engineering services within buildings account for ongoing energy use, greenhouse gas contribution and life safety provisions. This fully updated sixth edition of David Chadderton''s leading textbook is the perfect preparation for those intending to enter this increasingly important field. Chapters addressing heating, climate change, air conditioning, transportation systems, water, gas, electricity, drainage and room acoustics cover all the key responsibilities of the building services engineer. As well as introductory material and the underpinning theory, practical guidance is provided in the form of sample calculations and spreadsheets. New material includes:
A significantly expanded companion site offers over 1,000 self-test questions, powerpoint slides for lecturers, and an instructors'' manual, enabling the rapid generation of lectures, assignments, and tests. This is the ideal textbook for students of building services engineering, as well as a comprehensive guide for those about to start work. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2012-11-16 |
