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Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers 2nd Edition
Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers 2nd Edition
Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers 2nd Edition provides an overview of a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. It is aimed at general contractors, construction managers, supervisors, and those desiring to enter the construction industry.
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2010
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688
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Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers, 2nd Edition, offers quick access to pertinent information required by general contractors, construction managers, and supervisors when managing projects. This comprehensive textbook includes information on plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems The textbook is designed to facilitate the development of the skills and knowledge required in the construction industry and can be used in both construction management programs and construction technology programs. This edition contains the latest information on building automation systems, including control devices, signals, and logic. Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers includes the following features:
Introductions that provide an overview of key content in each chapter.
Detailed two-color illustrations.
Tech Facts that provide information related to each system.
Application photographs that enhance the text and illustrations.
Review Questions that test for comprehension.
From the Introduction
Today's construction managers require a thorough understanding of all aspects of a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers 2nd Edition provides a comprehensive overview of mechanical and electrical systems as required by general contractors, construction managers and supervisors. Information on mechanical and electrical systems is presented with concise text and comprehensive illustrations.
This edition contains the latest information on building automation systems, including control devices, signals, and logic. Each chapter includes an introduction that provides an overview of key content found in the chapter. Detailed illustrations clearly convey concepts, equipment, and practices. Tech Facts provide informative technical information related to key chapter content. The text also includes application photographs and illustrations that enhance the text.
Each chapter concludes with Review Questions that test for comprehension of the content covered. The Appendix contains useful tables and charts used in the trade. An extensive Glossary provides easy-to-find definitions for key terms. The comprehensive Index uses cross-references so information can be found quickly and easily.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Mechanical and Electrical Systems. Chapter 2: Plumbing Materials. Chapter 3: Sanitary Drainage, Vent, and Storm Water Drainage Piping. Chapter 4: Sizing Sanitary Drainage and Vent Piping. Chapter 5: Sizing Water Supply Piping. Chapter 6: Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances. Chapter 7: Testing and Inspecting Plumbing Systems. Chapter 8: Comfort. Chapter 9: Psychrometrics. Chapter 10: Forced-Air Heating Systems. Chapter 11: Steam and Hydronic Heating Systems. Chapter 12: Refrigeration Principles. Chapter 13: Air Conditioning Systems. Chapter 14: Heat Pumps. Chapter 15: Building Automation Control Systems. Chapter 16: Heating and Cooling Loads. Chapter 17: Load Calculations. Chapter 18: Forced-Air System Design. Chapter 19: Hydronic System Design. Chapter 20: Electrical Principles, Tools, and Safety. Chapter 21: Basic Quantities. Chapter 22: Test Instrument Abbreviations and Measurements. Chapter 23: Ohm's Law, The Power Formula, and Series and Parallel Circuits. Chapter 24: Electrical Plans and Connections. Chapter 25: Switches and Receptacles. Chapter 26: Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable, Metallic-Sheathed Cable, and Conduit. Chapter 27: Service Entrances. Chapter 28: Transformers. Chapter 29: Resistance, Inductance, and Capacitance. Chapter 30: Commercial Circuits. Appendix. Glossary. Index.
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