Civil Engineering

Pages: 288,
Specialty: Civil Engineering,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2014,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 213.36x274.32x22.86mm

Green Building Illustrated is a must-read for students and professionals in the building industry. The combination of incredibly expressive illustrations and accessible technical writing make concepts of green building on paper as intuitive as they would be if you toured a space with experts in sustainable building. Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO, and Founding Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council The authors of Green Building Illustrated deliver clear and intelligent text, augmented by straightforward but compelling illustrations describing green building basics. This comprehensive book covers everything from the definition of green building, to details of high performance design, to sensible applications of renewable energy. This is a book with appeal for all architects and designers, because it addresses general principles such as holistic and integrated design, along with practical realities like affordability and energy codes. Green Building Illustrated describes a pathway for reaching Architecture 2030 s carbon emission reduction targets for the built environment. Ed Mazria, founder of Architecture 2030 a neophyte will have a very good overview of all the factors involved in green building. I see some excellent pedagogy at work! Jim Gunshinan, Editor, Home Energy Magazine Francis D.K. Ching brings his signature graphic style to the topic of sustainable design In the tradition of the classic Building Construction Illustrated, Francis D.K. Ching and Ian M. Shapiro offer a graphical presentation to the theory, practices, and complexities of sustainable design using an approach that proceeds methodically. From the outside to the inside of a building, they cover all aspects of sustainability, providing a framework and detailed strategies to design buildings that are substantively green. The book begins with an explanation of why we need to build green, the theories behind it and current rating systems before moving on to a comprehensive discussion of vital topics. These topics include site selection, passive design using building shape, water conservation, ventilation and air quality, heating and cooling, minimum-impact materials, and much more. Explains the fundamental issues of sustainable design and construction in a beautifully illustrated format Illustrated by legendary author, architect, and draftsman Francis D.K. Ching, with text by recognized engineer and researcher Ian M. Shapiro Ideal for architects, engineers, and builders, as well as students in these fields Sure to be the standard reference on the subject for students, professionals, and anyone interested in sustainable design and construction of buildings, Green Building Illustrated is an informative, practical, and graphically beautiful resource. show more

Weight: 0.77 KG
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Pages: 432,
Specialty: Civil Engineering,
Publisher: Wiley India,
Publication Year: 2003,
Cover: Paperback

Weight: 1 KG
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Pages: 170,
Specialty: Civil Engineering,
Publisher: Taylor & Francis,
Publication Year: 2017,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 156x234x12.7mm

This new edition of A Guide to Energy Management in Buildings begins by asking why we need to control energy use in buildings and proceeds to discuss how the energy consumption of a building can be assessed or estimated through an energy audit. It then details a range of interventions to reduce energy use and outlines methods of assessing the cost-effectiveness of such measures. Topics covered include: * where and how energy is used in buildings * energy audits * measuring and monitoring energy use * techniques for reducing energy use in buildings * legislative issues. And new in this edition: * the cooling of buildings * fuel costs and smart metering * and education and professional recognition. It provides a template for instigating the energy-management process within an organization, as well as guidance on management issues such as employee motivation, and gives practical details on how to carry the process through. This book should appeal to building and facilities managers and also to students of energy management modules in FE and HE courses.show more

Weight: 0.25 KG
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Specialty: Civil Engineering,
Publisher: MedTech,
Publication Year: 2015

Weight: 0 KG
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Pages: 400,
Specialty: Civil Engineering,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2016,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 171x243x18mm

The repair, renovation and replacement of highway infrastructure, along with the provision of new highways, is a core element of civil engineering, so this book covers basic theory and practice in sufficient depth to provide a solid grounding to students of civil engineering and trainee practitioners. * Moves in a logical sequence from the planning and economic justification for a highway, through the geometric design and traffic analysis of highway links and intersections, to the design and maintenance of both flexible and rigid pavements * Covers geometric alignment of highways, junction and pavement design, structural design and pavement maintenance * Includes detailed discussions of traffic analysis and the economic appraisal of projects * Makes frequent reference to the Department of Transport s Design Manual for Roads and Bridges * Places the provision of roads and motorways in context by introducing the economic, political, social and administrative dimensions of the subjectshow more

Weight: 0.78 KG
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Pages: 272,
Specialty: Civil Engineering,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2016,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 170x245x15mm

Structural engineering is central to the design of a building. How the building behaves when subjected to various forces the weight of the materials used to build it, the weight of the occupants or the traffic it carries, the force of the wind etc is fundamental to its stability. The alliance between architecture and structural engineering is therefore critical to the successful design and completion of the buildings and infrastructure that surrounds us. Yet structure is often cloaked in mathematics which many architects and surveyors find difficult to understand. How Structures Work has been written to explain the behaviour of structures in a clear way without resorting to complex mathematics. This new edition includes a new chapter on construction materials, and significant revisions to, and reordering of the existing chapters. It is aimed at all who require a good qualitative understanding of structures and their behaviour, and as such will be of benefit to students of architecture, architectural history, building surveying and civil engineering. The straightforward, non-mathematical approach ensures it will also be suitable for a wider audience including building administrators, archaeologists and the interested layman. show more

Weight: 0.5 KG
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Pages: 400,
Specialty: Civil Engineering,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill,
Publication Year: 2011,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 193.04x236.22x30.48mm

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO HVAC DESIGN This practical manual describes the HVAC system design process step by step using photographs, drawings, and a discussion of pertinent design considerations for different types of HVAC components and systems. Photographs of HVAC components in their installed condition illustrate actual size and proper configuration. Graphical representations of the components as they should appear on construction drawings are also included. Learn how to design HVAC systems accurately and efficiently from this detailed resource. HVAC DESIGN SOURCEBOOK COVERS: The design process HVAC load calculations Codes and standards Coordination with other design disciplines Piping, valves, and specialties Central plant equipment and design Air system equipment and design Piping and ductwork distribution systems Terminal equipment Noise and vibration control Automatic temperature controls Construction drawings

Weight: 0.82 KG
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Pages: 576,
Specialty: Civil Engineering,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill,
Publication Year: 2009,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 152x228x38mm

A complete, fully revised HVAC design reference Thoroughly updated with the latest codes, technologies, and practices, this all-in-one resource provides details, calculations, and specifications for designing efficient and effective residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC systems. HVAC Systems Design Handbook, Fifth Edition, features new information on energy conservation and computer usage for design and control, as well as the most recent International Code Council (ICC) Mechanical Code requirements. Detailed illustrations, tables, and essential HVAC equations are also included. This comprehensive guide contains everything you need to design, operate, and maintain peak-performing HVAC systems. Coverage includes: Load calculations Air- and fluid-handling systems Central plants Automatic controls Equipment for cooling, heating, and air handling Electrical features of HVAC systems Design documentation--drawings and specifications Construction through operation Technical report writing Engineering fundamentals-fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, psychrometrics, sound and vibration Indoor air quality (IAQ) Sustainable HVAC systems Smoke management

Weight: 0.96 KG
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Pages: 229,
Specialty: Civil Engineering,
Publisher: CBS,
Publication Year: 2013,
Cover: Paperback

Weight: 0 KG
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