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A sizeable compendium of structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and acoustical design data. With 450 universal design scenarios, walks readers through the steps of designing, selecting, and sizing almost any functional component of a building. Introduces two fundamentally new approaches toward the sizing of functional components: parameter design, which involves determining the optimal dimensions of a component's outermost characteristics regardless of its inner details; and the gauging equation, an algebra to determine a component's size by some practical or experimental criteria when a scientifically articulated method either does not exist or is needlessly complex. The CD-ROM, for IBM compatibles, includes over 900 formulas and nearly 100 design tools, has a quick search component, and can be incorporated into CAD. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR
Book Description
This book/disk package offers architects, contractors, and engineers virtually all the structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting, and acoustical design data they may need to solve a huge range of architectural engineering problems with remarkable speed, accuracy, and ease. Packed with vital formulas, innovative design tools, and beautifully illustrated examples, it guides readers through the selection and sizing of virtually any functional component of a building, from shed to skyscraper, anywhere in the world. In addition, powerful calculation software lets users simply enter the name of the component to be designed and values are computed in seconds!
From the Back Cover
Design ease, speed, and precision. Placing a vast and reliable collection of structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting, and acoustical design data at your fingertips, this state-of-the-art Book/Disk Resource solves an enormous range of architectural engineering concerns with ease and accuracy.
Featuring 450 universal design scenarios stocked with easy-to-use interactive formulas, innovative design, selection, and sizing of virtually any functional component of a building.
Fast Answers on Functional Building Components: From longspan steel joist systems to door hinges; from computerized building management systems to light dimmers; from vast HVAC systems to tiny sound attentuation devices; finding the answers you need is fast and easy. With a few keystrokes, the powerful software provides your specifications in seconds!
Like a team of engineers: In the office or in the field, the Standard Handbook of Architectural Engineering is like having a team of engineering specialists on call--with no phone message trees and no fees! This unique problem-solving tool--an ``instant consultant'' will quickly prove invaluable to every building professional who designs or specifies functional building components.
About the Author
Robert Brown Butler is a registered architect with nearly 40 years of experience in commercial and residential design, with an emphasis on the use of natural materials and energy-efficient architecture. A graduate of the Cornell University School of Architecture, he has received a number of grants for his designs and holds two U.S. patents for architecturally-related inventions. He is the author of McGraw-HillÕs Architectural Engineering Calculations Manual and The Ecological House, published by Morgan & Morgan. Mr. Butler resides in Mahopac, New York.
Standard Handbook of Architectural Engineering FROM THE PUBLISHER
Featuring 450 universal design scenarios stocked with easy-to-use interactive formulas, innovative design tools, illustrated examples, and at-a-glance tables, this Standard Handbook leads you step by step through the design, selection, and sizing of virtually any functional component of a building.
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Design ease, speed, and precision. Placing a vast and reliable collection of structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting, and acoustical design data at your fingertips, this state-of-the-art Book/Disk Resource solves an enormous range of architectural engineering concerns with ease and accuracy.
Featuring 450 universal design scenarios stocked with easy-to-use interactive formulas, innovative design, selection, and sizing of virtually any functional component of a building.
Fast Answers on Functional Building Components: From longspan steel joist systems to door hinges; from computerized building management systems to light dimmers; from vast HVAC systems to tiny sound attentuation devices; finding the answers you need is fast and easy. With a few keystrokes, the powerful software provides your specifications in seconds!
Like a team of engineers: In the office or in the field, the Standard Handbook of Architectural Engineering is like having a team of engineering specialists on call—with no phone message trees and no fees! This unique problem-solving tool—an ``instant consultant'' will quickly prove invaluable to every building professional who designs or specifies functional building components.
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A sizeable compendium of structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and acoustical design data. With 450 universal design scenarios, walks readers through the steps of designing, selecting, and sizing almost any functional component of a building. Introduces two fundamentally new approaches toward the sizing of functional components: parameter design, which involves determining the optimal dimensions of a component's outermost characteristics regardless of its inner details; and the gauging equation, an algebra to determine a component's size by some practical or experimental criteria when a scientifically articulated method either does not exist or is needlessly complex. The CD-ROM, for IBM compatibles, includes over 900 formulas and nearly 100 design tools, has a quick search component, and can be incorporated into CAD. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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