Architectural Physics

Author: Dai Yuxing et al
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Publish Date: 1997-06-01
Features: This book is divided into three parts and eleven chapters. The first part is on architectural acoustics, mainly introducing the production and propagation of sound waves, sound-absorbing materials and structures, noise control, and indoor acoustic design. The second part is on architectural thermal engineering, mainly introducing outdoor thermal environments, thermal properties of materials, building heat insulation, shading, insulation, and daylighting. The third part is on architectural optics, mainly introducing basic light quantities, visual characteristics of the human eye, optical properties of materials, basic forms and design of daylighting openings, common electrical light sources and luminaires, indoor working lighting, and building environmental lighting.