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Author(s): Djamel Beggas, Jahid Zeghiche
Transient Plane SourceThe purpose of this article was to investigate the thermal performance of light steel structures. Responsible and sustainable building practices are becoming the norm, and light steel can provide a ...
Keywords: building envelope, concrete, construction, light steel, slag stone concrete, sustainable construction, Thermal Conductivity, thermal performance
Read MoreAuthor(s): B. Nait-Ali, C. Leonelli, C. P. Nanseu, E. Kamseu, J. Pemndje, P. N. Lemougna, R. T. Tene Fongang, U. C. Melo, U. Chinje Melo
Transient Plane SourceA porous matrix was prepared using low-density sawdust and a metakaolin-based geopolymer paste. The matrix was prepared in order to evaluate its performance as a thermally insulating building envelope. The ...
Keywords: Biaxial Flexural Strength, building envelope, Building Envelopes, building materials, density, porosity, Sawdust, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Thermal Conductivity, TPS, Transient Plane Source, Transient plane source (TPS) method
Read MoreAuthor(s): Hong-Qing Jin, Li-Wu Fan, Xiao-Li Yao, Xu Xu, Zi-Tao Yu
Transient Plane SourceAutoclaved aerated concrete was studied because it has potential to be used in the design of energy-efficient buildings. Three different samples were tested, each with a unique density. Of particular ...
Keywords: building envelope, Building Envelopes, building materials, Bulk Density, concrete, construction, Matrix Density, Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry, Moisture Content, porosity, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), SEM, Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Constants Analyzer, TPS Technique, Transient Plane Source, Transient plane source (TPS) method, X-ray Diffraction
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