Handbook of Architectural Technology

A practical guide for architects to contemporary materials, technologies, and techniques. Covers mathematics; physics and chemistry of building materials; jointing, exclusion of water, and durability; loads, wind, and structural systems; steel, concrete, and timber structures; acoustics; windows and lighting; heating and cooling; solar energy; other building services, i.e. electricity, water, drainage, sewerage, fire-fighting equipment, elevators, and escalators; and building safety. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.