Product 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!
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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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