Building physics : from physical principles to international standards

• Main Author: Pinterić, Marko (Author)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Structural analysis (Engineering); Civil engineering.; Thermodynamics.; Heat > Conduction.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9783319574844; 9783319574837
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 254 pages : illustrations (some color))

This textbook provides thorough coverage of the most important building physics phenomena: heat transfer, moisture, sound/acoustics, and illumination. Since the book is primarily aimed at engineers, it addresses professional issues with due pragmatism, and by including many practical examples and re...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• 1 Basics of thermodynamics
• 2 Heat transfer
• 3 Heat transfer in building components
• 4 Moisture in building components
• 5 Basics of waves
• 6 Sound propagation
• 7 Building acoustics
• 8 Illumination
• Appendix A
• Tables
• Bibliography
• Index.