Description
Book SynopsisThe tenth edition of Hall and Greeno''s leading textbook has been reviewed and updated in relation to the latest building, wiring and water regulations, new technology and new legislation. For this edition, new updates include electric vehicle charging, overheating in buildings, waste water treatment, energy performance certification, mechanical ventilation, food waste recycling, electro-magnetic lifts, biogas processing and much more.
Building Services Handbook summarises the application of all common elements of building services practice, technique and procedure to provide an essential information resource for students as well as practitioners working in building services, building management and the facilities administration and maintenance sectors of the construction industry. Information is presented in a highly illustrated and accessible style.
The comprehensive reference for all construction and building services students, Building Services Handbook
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Cold Water Supply Systems
3. Hot Water Supply Systems
4. Heating Systems
5. Fuel Characteristics and Storage
6. Ventilation Systems
7. Air Conditioning
8. Drainage Systems, Sewage Treatment and Refuse Disposal
9. Sanitary Fitments and Appliances: Discharge and Waste Systems
10. Gas Installation, Components and Controls
11. Electrical Supply and Installations
12. Mechanical Conveyors - Lifts, Escalators and Travelators
13. Fire Prevention and Control Services
14. Security Installations
15. Accommodation for Building Services
16. Alternative and Renewable Energy
17. Appendices: Glossary of Common Abbreviations; Graphical Symbols for Pipe Work; Identification of Pipe Work; Graphical Symbols for Electrical Installation Work; Metrication, Introduction, Background and Development; Conversion of Common Imperial Units to Metric; Notation on Building Services Drawings
