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Modelling of thermal rock mass properties at the potential sites of a Swedish nuclear waste repository

Author(s): Harald Hökmark, Jan Sundberg, John Wrafter, Märta Ländell, Pär-Erik Back, Rolf Christiansson

This article looked at the simulation model used to control temperature evolution in the field for Swedish nuclear waste repositories. Heat transport properties of rock are known key factors for ...

Keywords: construction, Hot Disk, modelling, nuclear waste repository, Rock, spent nuclear fuel, Thermal Conductivity, Transient plane source (TPS) method

A newly composed paraffin encapsulated prototype roof structure for efficient thermal management in hot climate

Author(s): Abdulrahman Th. Mohommad, Hasanen M. Hussen, Hussein J. Akeiber, Mazlan A. Wahid

This study highlights the ongoing search for sustainable and thermally suitable phase-change materials (PCMs), for hot weather building climates, such as Iraq. This new PCM must have an extraordinary heat ...

Keywords: building materials, construction, Melting Temperature, pcms, phase change materials, Thermal Conductivity, Transient Plane Source, Transient plane source (TPS) method, Wax

Assessment of hydrothermal performance by thermophysical characterization of a crimped glass wool building insulation

Author(s): Laurent Marmoret

Insulation is a vital component in the construction industry, notably in this study, glass wool. Maximizing the hydrothermal performance of glass wool is key when dealing with water vapor, humidity ...

Keywords: apparent thermal conductivity, building materials, construction, glass, Glass wool, Hot Disk, Permeability, thermal insulation, Transient Plane Source, Transient plane source (TPS) method, wet insulation

Moisture effect on thermal conductivity of some major elements of a typical Libyan house envelope

Author(s): B. M. Suleiman

The Hot Disk Transient Plane Source was used to measure the thermal conductivity of three commonly used building materials in Libya. Changes in construction practices have resulted in houses being ...

Keywords: building materials, construction, environmental modelling, Hot Disk TPS, Moisture Content, Thermal Conductivity

Autoclaved aerated concrete: experimental evaluation of its thermal properties at high temperatures

Author(s): Lorenzo Moro, Manuela Campanale

This article studied the thermal conductivity of samples of autoclaved aerated concrete with various densities at high temperatures in order to produce data that could be used to assess and ...

Keywords: , autoclaved aerated concrete, building materials, concrete, construction, fire simulation modelling, Fire testing, High Temperature, Hot Disk TPS, Mica, Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity

Thermal Properties of Oil Palm Shell Lightweight Concrete with Different Mix Designs

Author(s): Eravan Serri, Md Azree Othuman Mydin, Mohd Zailan Suleiman

This study investigated the use of oil palm shell as an additive for use in concrete. As the construction industry searches for methods to increase sustainability, using by-products produced by ...

Keywords: aggregate, Cement, concrete, construction, Hot Disk TPS 2500, Oil Palm shell, Specific Heat, Sustainability, Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity, thermal insulation

The use of slag stone concrete to improve the thermal performance of light steel buildings

Author(s): Djamel Beggas, Jahid Zeghiche

The 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

Possibilities of using thermal mass in buildings to save energy, cut power consumption peaks and increase the thermal comfort

Author(s): Jonathan Karlsson

The work presented in this thesis was performed in order to generate knowledge of heat storage in building structures. The goal was to discover what material could most effectively reduce ...

Keywords: building materials, concrete, construction, Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity, TPS Technique, Transient Plane Source, Transient plane source (TPS) method, Volumetric Heat Capacity

Influence of the volume fraction and the nature of fine lightweight aggregates on the thermal and mechanical properties of structural concrete

Author(s): A. Noumowe, A.-L. Beaucour, L. H. Nguyen, S. Ortola

The thermal and mechanical properties of concrete in which normal weight aggregate has been substituted with lightweight aggregates were investigated. The properties were found to be dependent on the volume ...

Keywords: concrete, construction, density, Pore Size Distribution, porosity, Specific Heat, Structural, Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity, TPS Technique, Transient Plane Source, Transient plane source (TPS) method, Water Absorption, X-ray Diffraction, X-ray diffraction (XRD), XRD

Incorporation of Phase Change Materials in Cementitious Systems via Fine Lightweight Aggregate

Author(s): A. R. Sakulich, Dale P. Bentz

The incorporation of phase change materials (PCMs) into concrete bridge decks shows promise as a method of decreasing freeze/thaw cycling in bridge decks. The authors have conducted a study ...

Keywords: Bridge Decks, Compressive Strength, concrete, construction, density, Isothermal Calorimetry, pcms, phase change materials, Thermal Conductivity, TPS Analysis, Transient Plane Source, Transient Plane Source (TPS) Analysis, Volumetric Heat Capacity

Keyword: construction