Summary

This authoritative calculations handbook provides all the equations any designer needs to know, together with fully elaborated problems and applications to all building types: * Each equation - 1100 in all - illustrated with both a small and large building example; whether you are designing a small retail store or a high-rise, this book works for you * A must to avoid major errors and omissions in your work that can lead to expensive change orders and even lawsuits * Portable - take the diskette with you for on-site use * Trademarked no-math menus and shortcut recipes allow any building element to be sized quickly and efficiently * Guidance on structural systems, materials, plumbing, electricity, illumination, and acoustics replaces a whole team of consultants * Includes environmental data relative to siting and climate * 300 illustrations and 100 tables summarize essential data in each book * Elegant, user-friendly design and text complement the author's Standard Handbook of Architectural Engineering, which discusses the topics covered in the book in a more general way