Architectural Engineering Design







1.A. GENERAL

This publication includes two Æ (architectural engineering) handbooks,

this one dealing with the design of mechanical systems and related

components, the other doing the same with structural systems. Each volume

also contains an interactive CD-ROM of its algebraic formulas that

enables each equation to be solved quickly and accurately by computer.

These handbooks and their accompanying disks contain architectural



engineering information and algebraic equations for conceptualizing,

selecting, and sizing virtually every functional component in any kind

of building, from shed to skyscraper, anywhere in the world. With these references,

an Æ designer can quickly determine whether a functional component

is large enough to be safe for its intended purpose, yet not so large

that money is wasted. Certainly these volume-cum-disks are thorough compilations

of technical knowledge acquired from academic study, official

research, and established office practice. But they also contain countless

practical, insightful, and even a few horrifying anecdotes gleaned from

construction experiences, water-cooler dissertations, trade magazine edifications,

and numerous other in-the-field events as they relate to our

species’ ongoing need for safe and comfortable shelter.

These publications also emphasize the latest computerized controls

being incorporated into every functional aspect of today’s buildings.

Today’s Æ designers cannot claim to be up with the times if they do not

understand TBM systems. This includes the incredible production and

energy savings they can bring, the problems they create, and the solutions

today’s engineers are evolving to eliminate the latter.

These volumes also stress that a vital aspect of any functional component’s

design involves adequate access for maintaining it after construction;

because

it can be said that no matter how good any part is, it

always fails eventually. Architects may think, and rightfully so, that maintenance

is not their problem; but accessing maintenance is no one else’s

problem. More than ever before, occupants of modern buildings are prisoners

of maintenance; and today’s Æ designers should be an ally to these


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