Assessing the accuracy of predictive thermal bridge heat flow methodologies

T Theodosiou, K Tsikaloudaki, K Kontoleon… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Heading towards more energy-efficient buildings, legislative requirements are becoming
increasingly demanding. A decade ago, the thermal bridge effect was a known deficiency of …

Hygrothermal dynamics for developing energy-efficient buildings: Building materials and ventilation system considerations

SK Verma, Y Anand, N Gupta, BB Jindal, VV Tyagi… - Energy and …, 2022 - Elsevier
In today's world, energy efficiency is the most sought characteristic. Enhancing energy
efficiency and hence moving towards sustainability is considered as the primary …

Validation of dynamic building energy simulation tools based on a real test-box with thermally activated building systems (TABS)

P Nageler, G Schweiger, M Pichler, D Brandl… - Energy and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Empirical validation and code-to-code comparison of more than one building simulation tool
has seldom been done in literature. Therefore this paper presents the first detailed …

Properties of a new insulation material glass bubble in geopolymer concrete

NF Shahedan, MMAB Abdullah, N Mahmed… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
This paper details analytical research results into a novel geopolymer concrete embedded
with glass bubble as its thermal insulating material, fly ash as its precursor material, and a …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative study of hygrothermal properties of five thermal insulation materials

L Ducoulombier, Z Lafhaj - Case studies in thermal engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
The objective of this article is to carry out a comparative study of the main hygrothermal
properties of five thermal insulation materials for buildings. These properties are necessary …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental and numerical study on a new thermal masonry block by comparison with traditional walls

S Summa, G Remia, C Di Perna, F Stazi - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
The present work concerns an innovative construction system consisting of brick blocks with
micropores and multiple air cavities which confer to the material a very low thermal …

Influence of internal and external boundary conditions on the decrement factor and time lag heat flux of building walls in steady periodic regime

D Mazzeo, G Oliveti, N Arcuri - Applied Energy, 2016 - Elsevier
The dynamic behaviour of opaque components of the building envelope in steady periodic
regime is investigated using parameters defined by the fluctuating heat flux that is …

Young's modulus and thermophysical performances of bio-sourced materials based on date palm fibers

M Chikhi - Energy and buildings, 2016 - Elsevier
The present work is a part of a large project aimed at design and development of new
composite materials containing date palm fibers (DPF) primarily suitable for thermal …

Vulnerability assessment of an innovative precast concrete sandwich panel subjected to the ISO 834 fire

KJ Kontoleon, K Georgiadis-Filikas… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Development and use of preconstruction have been exhibited for several decades.
Numerous modules, ranging from the simplest to the most advanced concepts, have been …

Defensive behaviour of building envelopes in terms of mechanical and thermal responsiveness by incorporating PCMs in cement mortar layers

KJ Kontoleon, M Stefanidou, S Saboor… - Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comprehensive approach to elucidate the mechanical and thermal
aspects of coating layers integrated with organic-based PCMs. In that respect, three sets of …