Plumbing Principles And Practice Av Syed Azizul Haq

<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><LI>Pumps and pumping systems</LI><P></P><P><LI>Hydraulic principles</LI><P></P><P><LI>Hot and cold water supply systems</LI><P></P><P><LI>Fixtures and appliances</LI><P></P><P><LI>Sanitary and storm drainage systems</LI><P></P><P><LI>Special concerns such as seismic issues, safety, security and the state of the art.</LI><P></P></UL><P></P><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 service