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The role of hygrothermal modeling in practical building design: case studies

Straube, J. and Schumacher, C.
2003
Canadian conference on building energy simulation, September 11th - 13th, Montreal, Canada

Straube, J. and Schumacher, C., (2003), "The role of hygrothermal modeling in practical building design: case studies", Canadian conference on building energy simulation, September 11th - 13th, Montreal, Canada.
Abstract:
Several detailed hygrothermal building enclosure simulation tools are now widely available to the practitioner. This paper will demonstrate the challenges and benefits of using three such tools - THERM, HEAT2D and WUFI - for the design of several different enclosure systems. The case studies include a several wall design choices for a high-rise apartment building. Results from these case studies will be presented and their role in the decision-making process discussed. The paper will deal with issues such as material property and weather data sources, selecting interior temperature and moisture conditions, and the role of 2-D and 3-D effects on results of lower dimension. Recommendations for successful and useful ygrothermal modelling will be made.
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Straube, J.
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3T2 Canada
  1. A review of rain control and design strategies
  2. Drainage, ventilation drying and enclosure performance
  3. Driving rain and building facades
  4. Field testing of filled-cavity wall systems
  5. Indoor air quality, healthy buildings, and breathing walls
  6. Methodology and design of field experiments for monitoring the hygrothermal performance of wood frame enclosures
  7. Moisture control in enclosure wall systems
  8. Moisture fundamentals and mould
  9. Moisture in buildings
  10. Moisture movement in building enclosure wall systems
  11. Overview of hygrothermal (HAM) analysis methods
  12. Pressure moderation and rain penetration control
  13. Rain control and screened wall systems
  14. Simplified prediction of driving rain deposition
  15. The influence of low-permeance vapor barriers on roof and wall performance
  16. Vents, ventilation drying, and pressure moderation  
Schumacher, C.
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3T2 Canada
  1. Hygrothermal performance of insulated, sloped, wood-framed roof assemblies
  2. Methodology and design of field experiments for monitoring the hygrothermal performance of wood frame enclosures  


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