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The Design Of A Modelling, Monitoring And Validation Method For A Solid Wall Structure, Timothy O'Leary, Gillian Menzies, Aidan Duffy Jan 2015

The Design Of A Modelling, Monitoring And Validation Method For A Solid Wall Structure, Timothy O'Leary, Gillian Menzies, Aidan Duffy

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Hygrothermal assessment is the combined analysis of heat, air and moisture transfer through the building fabric. The two approaches are covered by conventions known as the IS EN 5250:2011 (Glaser method) and IS EN 15026:2007 which differs from Glaser by solving the equations numerically using computer software. Results for hygrothermal analysis provide valuable information for surface and interstitial condensation risk assessment and the impact of energy upgrades. For traditional solid walled structures, conditions such as wind driven rain (WDR) and rising ground water can have a significant impact on the environmental behaviour and in particular the moisture behaviour of the …