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    Thermal performance characterization of a modular system for facade

    TitleThermal performance characterization of a modular system for facade
    Publication TypePapers in International Journals
    Year of Publication2015
    AuthorsCardoso C., and Jalali S.
    Abstract

    The developed system corresponds to multifunctional prefabricated modular elements
    that combine an insulation layer with a cast coating material for exterior that can imitate stone or
    concrete. These systems need auxiliary elements of fixing to connect them mechanically to the
    structural wall of the building, in order to ensure its stability, using anchorage, profiles, rails, among
    others. The use of these systems connected to the coating interrupts the continuity of thermal
    insulation, causing additional heat losses through linear and point thermal bridges, having
    an detrimental effect on thermal performance of the system. The development of fixing of present
    multifunctional panels was based on the evaluation and adoption of appropriate solutions in order to
    minimize thermal bridges and reinforce the stability of the panel. For evaluation purposes some
    models are evaluated, with different connecting systems, configurations and different materials such
    as aluminium, stainless steel, galvanized steel and Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) profiles.
    The quantification of thermal bridges, for evaluation of thermal performance, has been made using
    computing programs, HEAT2 and HEAT3. The evaluation of a system developed in this
    research work, i.e. incorporating profiles in thermal insulation, shows a good thermal resistance
    contributing significantly to the thermal insulation and energy conservation in building.

    JournalKey Engineering Materials
    Volume634
    Pagination62-71
    Date Published2015-02-01
    PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
    ISSN1013-9826
    DOI10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.62
    KeywordsPre-fabricated panels, thermal bridges., thermal insulation
    RightsopenAccess
    Peer reviewedyes
    Statuspublished
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    The Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction (CTAC) is a research unit of the School of Engineering of University of Minho (UMinho), recognised by the “FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia” (Foundation for Science and Technology), associated to the Department of Civil Engineering (DEC), with whom it shares resources and namely human resources.

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