An Introduction to Building Design for Cold Regions for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Building Design for Cold Regions for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-07-09

Total Pages: 35

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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design and construction of buildings in cold and arctic regions. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION, 3. ROOFING, 4. ROOF SLOPE, 5. EXTERIOR PAINTING, 6. CAULKING, 7. EXTERIOR DOORS, 8. WINDOWS, 9. CONDENSATION, VAPOR RETARDER, INSULATION, AND VENTILATION, 10. MISCELLANEOUS ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS.

An Introduction to Building Design for Cold Regions for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Building Design for Cold Regions for Professional Engineers

Author: J Paul Guyer

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2022-07-11

Total Pages: 0

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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design and construction of buildings in cold and arctic regions. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION, 3. ROOFING, 4. ROOF SLOPE, 5. EXTERIOR PAINTING, 6. CAULKING, 7. EXTERIOR DOORS, 8. WINDOWS, 9. CONDENSATION, VAPOR RETARDER, INSULATION, AND VENTILATION, 10. MISCELLANEOUS ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS.

An Introduction to Cold Regions Engineering
An Introduction to Cold Regions Engineering

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2017-12-24

Total Pages: 147

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Introductory technical guidance for civil, mechanical and electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in cold regions engineering. Here is what is discussed: 1. FOUNDATIONS IN REGIONS OF SIGNIFICANT FROST PENETRATION 2. PAVEMENT DESIGN IN SEASONAL FROST CONDITIONS 3. ROAD DESIGN FOR COLD REGIONS 4. UTILIDORS 5. WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT 6. WATER DISTRIBUTION.

An Introduction to Road Design for Cold Regions for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Road Design for Cold Regions for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published:

Total Pages: 43

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of roads in cold and arctic conditions. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. BASE COURSE AND PAVEMENT COMPOSITION, 3. BASE COURSE DESIGN IN AREAS OF NON-FROST-SUSCEPTIBLE SOILS, 4. BASE COURSE DESIGN IN AREAS OF FROST-SUSCEPTIBLIE SUBGRADES, 5. BASE COURSE DESIGN IN AREAS OF HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS, 6. DRAINAGE, 7. CORDUROY ROADS, 8. BIBLIOGRAPHY, 9. FIGURES.

An Introduction to Foundation Design in Cold Regions for Professional Engianeers
An Introduction to Foundation Design in Cold Regions for Professional Engianeers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-06-14

Total Pages: 62

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in design of foundations for buildings and structures in arctic and sub-arctic regions. Here is what is discussed: 1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN THE ARCTIC AND SUBARCTIC, 2. BASIC CONSIDERATIONS AFFECTING FOUNDATION DESIGN.

An Introduction to Water Distribution in Cold Regions for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Water Distribution in Cold Regions for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-11-26

Total Pages: 30

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in water distribution systems in cold regions. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. SINGLE PIPE RECIRCULATION SYSTEM, 3. ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS, 4. SERVICE LINES, 5. MATERIALS, 6. APPURTENANCES, 7. BACKUP FREEZE PROTECTION.

Introduction to Cold Regions Engineering
Introduction to Cold Regions Engineering

Author: Dean R. Freitag

Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Published: 1997-01-01

Total Pages: 738

ISBN-13: 9780784400067

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Intended to introduce the special principles and practices needed for successful design and construction in cold environments, this comprehensive text examines the adaptation of engineering specialties and disciplines to the particular requirements caused by freezing temperatures. Each chapter includes a section of "First Principles" providing fundamental analysis of cold regions problems. Soil mechanics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, and heat flow are covered in detail.

An Introduction to Sustainable Design for Buildings for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Sustainable Design for Buildings for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-03-31

Total Pages: 27

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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and architects interested in sustainable design of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. THE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN CHALLENGE, 2. THE SIX PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, 3. PRINCIPLE: OPTIMIZATION OF SITE POTENTIAL, 4. PRINCIPLE: OPTIMIZING ENERGY USE, 5. PRINCIPLE: PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF WATER, 6. PRINCIPLE: SELECTION AND USE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS, 7. PRINCIPLE: ENHANCEMENT OF INDOOR ENVIRONMENTA QUALITY, 8. OPTIMIZATION OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES, 9. AN AFTERWORD: HOW TO USE THE INFORMATION IN THIS COURSE.

Building Design and Construction Handbook
Building Design and Construction Handbook

Author: Frederick S. Merritt

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 1512

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Provides updated, comprehensive, and practical information and guidelines on aspects of building design and construction, including materials, methods, structural types, components, and costs, and management techniques.

An Introduction to Energy Efficient Air Distribution System Upgrades for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Energy Efficient Air Distribution System Upgrades for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-09-30

Total Pages: 57

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Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in energy efficiency upgrades for air distribution systems in buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. OVERVIEW OF AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, 2. AIR HANDLING SYSTEM TYPES, 3. AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FANS, 4. FILTERS, 5. INSTALL VARIABLE-SPEED DRIVES, 6. MODIFY CONTROLS, 7. PICK PREMIUM EFFICIENCY MOTORS, 8. USE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BELT DRIVES, 9. CONSIDER A TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING CONTRACTOR, 10. SUMMARY, 11. BIBLIOGRAPHY.