A new mold growth model was developed to aid in moisture risk assessment of wood-based
building assemblies. This proposed simple model relies on several features common to …

This study investigates the effects of suberic acid residue (SAR) additions on structural
single-layer particleboard (like the P5 type, according to EN 312) properties, specifically the …

Electrical resistance measurements are often employed for the purpose of nondestructive
long-term monitoring of wood moisture content (MC) in timber structures. As a structural …

This work focuses on the relationship between water vapour permeability and porosity in
earthen materials. Earth blocks have been suitably fabricated and their pore size distribution …

A wide variety of mathematical models exist which attempt to assess the risk of mold growth
in building envelopes. Model predictions often fail to adequately represent observations …

Building enclosures protect the indoor environment from exterior environmental loads. The
control of in-and outward heat and mass transport is an essential aspect herein. In order to …

A one-dimensional transient hygrothermal model was used to simulate eight different wood-
frame wall assemblies. Simulations were compared with measured results from a two-year …

Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) can help achieve thin, highly insulated building envelopes,
but poor implementation and insufficient ventilation can lead to durability issues. This thesis …

This paper describes ongoing research toward the development of a moisture risk index that
is intended to give a quantitative indication of the risk of moisture performance issues for …

Air leakage is one of the critical moisture sources that may compromise the structural
integrity and air quality of wood-frame buildings. The present study investigates air leakage …