Catalog Course Description

Capstone engineering design course that includes the analysis, design, and integration of structural, mechanical, electrical, and lighting systems for a commercial, industrial, or institutional building. Prerequisites: ARCE 640, 650, and 661, CMGT 500, CE 562 and 563, or consent of the instructor. Fifth year senior standing in architectural engineering.

Required or Elective Course?

ARCE 680, and its mechanical portion, is required for B.S. in architectural engineering students. With adviser and other consent, the course may be an elective for other undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The course is taught annually in the Fall semesters. It is six credit-hours of engineering design.

Typical Topics in the Building Mechanical Systems' Portion of the Course

• Introduction
• Review of HVAC load calcs and systems' selection
• Fans' performance and selection
• Boilers and water heaters
• Chillers
• Cooling towers, evaporative coolers, and air washers

Latest Syllabi

ARCE 680, Fall 2013's General Syllabus, via a .pdf file

ARCE 680, Fall 2013's Mechanical Portion's Syllabus, via a .pdf file

Download the 2010 Base Drawings
Right click on the link, then choose "Save link as". File is a 1.2 MB .zip

Drawings A1 to A5

For More Information on ARCE 680 Contact:

Prof. Rock

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Revised: September 5, 2013