Date of Award

Fall 1975

Document Type

Thesis - Restricted

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

There is a tremendous need, because of the increased sophistication in building design and operation, to find an acceptable balance of responsibility between electrical and mechanical disciplines. Bridging the electrical and mechanical system gap which exists in the building design and construction market is a primary concern, Inherently, the discussion and examples which follow offer the engineering student and less experienced professionals an excellent tool for studying the practical and usually unseen side of engineering. One of the problems within the mechanical and electrical building systems industry is the lack of understanding as to how each discipline (electrical or mechanical) affects the other (mechanical or electrical). The major objective, then will be to establish a means for clear understanding and a method to provide enough proper direction and detail to thoroughly define the "interfaces" which are present for the contractor. This thesis expresses one solution for solving the difficult electrical and mechanical system interface problems within the building construction industry. The conclusion is logical, creative and flexible. Bridging the Gap Between Electrical and Mechanical Building Systems is accomplished by selecting an engineer who thoroughly understands mechanical and electrical systems to work with the architect to help direct all of the planning, design and engineering activities for all building systems. The role of mechanical and electrical disciplines can be created freely by the architect and engineer according to job demands and common sense and not necessarily tradition. That is the premise on which this thesis is written.

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