Plumbing Principles and Practice

<p>This book provides a complete introduction to plumbing services. It explains the principles and provides practical examples of the planning design installation and maintenance of the plumbing technologies applicable to single-storey buildings skyscrapers and everything in between. The book begins with an introduction to plumbing technology the trade and its evolution. Chapters then cover:</p><ul> <li>Pipes fittings and accessories and their installation and testing</li> <p> </p> <li>Pumps and pumping systems</li> <p> </p> <li>Hydraulic principles</li> <p> </p> <li>Hot and cold water supply systems</li> <p> </p> <li>Fixtures and appliances</li> <p> </p> <li>Sanitary and storm drainage systems</li> <p> </p> <li>Special concerns such as seismic issues safety security and the state of the art.</li> </ul><p>Written and the figures drawn by a registered professional engineer and experienced teacher this book is suitable for use on a wide range of courses from building services engineering civil engineering construction technology plumbing services environmental engineering water engineering and architectural technology.<b> </b></p>