Stahlbeton war der erfolgreichste Baustoff im letzten Jahrhundert und wird es auf absehbare Zeit auch bleiben. Die fur die richtige Anwendung dieses Materials notwendigen Grundlagen fur die Berechnung von Stahlbetonbauteilen vermitteln die Autoren leicht verstandlich. Neben den genormten Regeln fur die Bemessung und die Konstruktion werden die mechanischen Grundlagen und die Wirkungsweise des Verbundwerkstoffes erklart. Da die richtige Bemessung von Stahlbeton oft als schwierig empfunden wird, geben viele Grafiken anschauliche Erklarungen. Im Anschluss an jedes Kapitel zeigen einfache Bemessungsaufgaben beispielhaft die Anwendung der Formeln.

This Guide provides information on special topics that affect the fire safety performance of very tall buildings, their occupants and first responders during a fire. This Guide addresses these topics as part of the overall building design process using performance-based fire protection engineering concepts as described in the SFPE Engineering Guide to Performance Based Fire Protection. This Guide is not intended to be a recommended practice or a document that is suitable for adoption as a code. The Guide pertains to "super tall," "very tall" and "tall" buildings. Throughout this Guide, all such buildings are called "very tall buildings." These buildings are characterized by heights that impose fire protection challenges; they require special attention beyond the protection features typically provided by traditional fire protection methods. This Guide does not establish a definition of buildings that fall within the scope of this document.

Die Konstruktion im Dienst der Architektur - diesem Thema widmet sich das mehrbandige Werk des Architekten Jose Luis Moro. Der 3. Band stellt die Ausfuhrung des Gebaudeentwurfs in den Mittelpunkt der Betrachtung. Die Thematik Verbindungen wird grundlegend behandelt und entsprechende Techniken im Detail eroertert. Innere wie aussere Gebaudehullen erlautert der Autor ausfuhrlich und untersucht verschiedene prinzipielle Aufbauvarianten wie Schalen- oder Rippensysteme aus einer auf den konstruktiven Aufbau der Hulle bezogenen Perspektive.

This book proposes the development of solar water heating applications. The theme is topical since it is linked not only to its economic advantages, but above all to considerations relating to environmental protection. Indeed, the operation of water heating systems, industrial or domestic, by this solar energy, is characterised by the absence of polluting discharges (fumes containing CO2 and Nox), radioactive dangers and bulky waste (nuclear centre). Overall, this book deals with the description of solar energy sources (thermal and photovoltaic), the structures of innovative water heating systems by these energy sources, the thermal and electrical modelling of water heating and the estimation of the yields of the different proposed systems. The proposed knowledge makes it possible to discover the field of renewable energy and to have knowledge of the applications of innovative solar heating systems currently marketed or under development in research laboratories. Also, it allows young researchers, doctoral students, academics and engineers to innovate in the field of solar energy and to develop efficient and hybrid solar water heating systems (thermal and photovoltaic energies). The experimental results, numerical simulations and economic studies proposed will be used by design offices to size and propose the appropriate installations for industrial and domestic applications.

Das vorliegende Buch zeigt baukonstruktive Loesungen fur eine zukunftsfahige Gebaudeertuchtigung vor dem Hintergrund des Klimawandels. Behandelt werden die klimatischen Einwirkungen Sommerhitze, UEberflutung, Starkregen, Hagel, Wind und Schnee. Deren Veranderungen infolge des Klimawandels beeinflussen die Verletzbarkeit bestehender Wohngebaude und Nichtwohngebaude. Auf Grundlage objektiver Analysemethoden werden die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels auf Bestandsgebaude beschrieben und detaillierte baukonstruktive Anpassungsmassnahmen erlautert.

This book being with an introduction into natural ventilation applications in buildings. It defines the concept of natural ventilation in buildings, and compares natural and mechanical ventilation strategies. It continues by discussing commercial win towers, which is a passive ventilation technology based on traditional vernacular wind towers of the Middle East, particularly in climates of hot, arid conditions. Furthermore, this book evaluates indoor air quality in school buildings; thermal comfort conditions in spaces equipped with radiant floor systems; and differential ventilation strategies in building spaces.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Keep HVAC and refrigeration equipment running at peak performance In this practical resource, a veteran service and repair professional with decades of hands-on experience walks you through the preventive maintenance process for residential and commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems. You'll learn how to inspect, adjust, clean, and test your products to ensure that they run efficiently and have a long service life. Ideal for experienced service technicians, entry-level technicians, business owners, maintenance engineers, and do-it-yourself homeowners, this highly visual manual is filled with detailed instructions and clear photos and diagrams. Useful icons throughout the book indicate the degree of difficulty for each procedure. Save money and time, improve indoor air quality, and get maximum use from HVAC and refrigeration machines with help from this step-by-step guide. HVAC and Refrigeration Preventive Maintenance covers: Safety practices Tools needed for installation, repair and preventive maintenance Indoor air quality (IAQ) Test and balance Principles of air conditioning and refrigeration Basic electricity and electronics Gas Oil Room air conditioners Residential air conditioning and heating Residential refrigeration appliances Commercial air conditioning and heating Water towers Self-contained commercial refrigerators and freezers Commercial ice machines Troubleshooting Where to get help

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Best practices for the design and engineering of geothermal HVAC systemsWith a focus on market needs and customer goals, this practical guide explains how to realize the full potential of geothermal HVAC by integrating hydronic systems and controls at maximum capacity. Modern Geothermal HVAC: Engineering and Control Applications explains how to engineer and specify geothermal HVAC for building projects in varying geographic regions. Typical details on control parameters are provided. By using the proven methods in this innovative resource, you will be able to develop highly efficient, long-lasting, and aesthetically pleasing geothermal HVAC systems. Coverage includes: Low-temperature geothermal or earth coupling Geothermal heat-pump equipment Variations in earth coupling Application of earth coupling with regard to site conditions Closed-loop earth coupling and fusion Intermediate heat exchanger usage in geothermal applications Standing column and open geothermal systems Fundamentals of comfort, psychrometrics, and thermodynamics Hydronic and air HVAC system basics Hydronic HVAC system equipment Variations and improvements to hydronic systems Control systems Load sharing and energy recovery Calculating system efficiencies, heat gain, and loss Geothermal rebates, incentives, and renewables legislation

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A Complete, Up-to-Date Guide to AC and RefrigerationFully revisited to cover the latest techniques, tools, refrigerants, and equipment, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Second Edition, provides a thorough introduction to the basic principles and practices of the AC and refrigeration industry. Step-by-step instructions, along with more than 800 photographs and illustrations, demonstrate efficient, cost-effective, and current methods for choosing, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing today's cooling and climate control systems. Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer, a professional technician, or a student, you'll find the task-simplifying details you need for any project. Learn all about: Tools, instruments, and specialized equipment Development of refrigeration Voltage, current, and resistance Solenoids and valves Electric motors Refrigerants Refrigeration compressors Condensers, chillers, and cooling towers Water-cooling problems Evaporators Refrigerant flow control Servicing and safety Freezers Temperature, psychrometrics, and air control Comfort air conditioning Commercial air-conditioning systems Various types of air conditioners and heat pumps Estimating load and insulating pipes Electrical power for air conditioners Air-conditioning and refrigeration careers New refrigerants Electrical and electronic symbols used in schematics

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. In-depth, practical details on geothermal HVAC systemsThis definitive guide covers commercial and residential geothermal heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technologies and explains how to take advantage of their money- and energy-saving features. Geothermal HVAC: Green Heating and Cooling reviews the array of choices currently available, offers market values for systems based on varying options and conditions, and describes how to pair the best systems for each application and budget. Whether you're a contractor or a consumer, you'll find out what you need to know to implement a geothermal HVAC system in a retrofit or new construction project, and start benefiting from this sustainable, affordable technology. Find out how to: Learn the basic types of heat transfer--convection, conduction, and radiation Understand how geothermal earth-coupled heat pumps work Determine which ground loops to use for earth coupling to best meet the demands of the site Use load sharing to channel the heat differential of one device into useful energy for another Calculate system efficiencies and heat gain and loss Understand geothermal project proposals and system pricing Benefit from incentives, tax credits, and rebates for geothermal HVAC systems Calculate your long-term return on investment Verify that your installed system is working as intended Troubleshoot your system and avoid common problems

Air conditioning refers to the cooling and dehumidification of indoor air for thermal comfort. This requires systems for heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC). This book discusses the application and performance on thermal comfort, indoor air quality and energy efficiency of a variety of room air distribution modes. Efficient energy performance of HVAC systems due to active and passive control of energy consumption are also addressed. Furthermore, this book explores a passive energy system, called air-conditioning cupboard which exploit renewable energies as thermal sources for the purpose of saving energy. Additionally, the thermal supply for air conditioning systems can be carried out efficiently using reversible air pumps. Thus this book examines how to improve the design of these pumps, which have great potential, particularly in Mediterranean climates. Other chapters in this book explore the use of artificial neural networks (ANN) for air conditioning systems; the ventilation concepts utilising ambient energy from air ground and other renewable energy sources and different types of air-conditioning systems with good energy-saving potential, such as the liquid desiccant cooling system (LDCS) and solar-powered air-conditioning systems.