Lowest thermal transmittance of an external wall under budget, material and thickness restrictions: An integer linear programming approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.09.078
Abstract: Abstract This paper deals with the minimization of a building's external wall thermal transmittance, with the aim of improving the energy efficiency of the building. The wall's thermal transmittance must abide by the current legislation,… read more here.
Keywords: external wall; budget; thermal transmittance; thickness ... See more keywords
Analysis of the influencing factors of external wall ceramic claddings' service life using regression techniques
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2017.10.005
Abstract: Abstract Buildings' facades play an important role in the protection of buildings and, therefore, their envelope system must comply with its function, fulfilling the performance requirements and withstanding the external environmental agents during the buildings'… read more here.
Keywords: external wall; durability; service life; life ... See more keywords
Application of a graphical method to predict the service life of adhesive ceramic external wall claddings in the city of BrasÃlia, Brazil
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2018.04.013
Abstract: Abstract The degradation behaviour of any given building is specifically dependent on degradation actions that result from the local climatic and atmospheric conditions (e.g. solar radiation, wind-driven rain, pollution, degree of airborne salinity), the degree… read more here.
Keywords: external wall; service life; adhesive ceramic; wall ... See more keywords
Mutual Influence of External Wall Thermal Transmittance, Thermal Inertia, and Room Orientation on Office Thermal Comfort and Energy Demand
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DOI: 10.3390/en16083524
Abstract: Upgrades in building energy efficiency codes led to differences between buildings designed according to outdated codes and those with most recent requirements. In this context, our study investigates the influence of external wall thermal transmittance,… read more here.
Keywords: thermal inertia; wall thermal; external wall; energy ... See more keywords