ACCA - Manual N - Commercial Load Calculation, 5th Edition

The New Fifth Edition of Manual N details the load calculation procedure that addresses the advances in the commercial construction industry. Topics include new materials, methods of assembly, and operational requirements. This informative manual also provides critical instruction that is of benefit to contractors and designers, enabling them to satisfy new, and often conflicting, energy, ventilation, and comfort requirements. This invaluable resource is divided into four sections, each one providing both a quick and comprehensive procedure for commercial load calculation.

• Section 1 Abridged Procedure: Basic instructions to perform commercial load calculations, on buildings of three stories or less. Supports a simplified hand calculation.
• Section 2 Advanced Topics: Provides enhanced procedures, capabilities, and sensitivities (requires computer software to process).
• Section 3 Tables: Provides input for the worksheets and determinations needed for the abridged (N5ae) and full (N5) procedures.
• Section 4 Appendices: Provides supporting materials and details on the N5ae and N5 applications...(640 pages)