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Earth-contact heat flows: review and application of design guidance predictions.

Author(s) : ADJALI M. H., DAVIES M., LITTLER J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

A comprehensive review of the existing methods of calculating a structure's heat transfer with the ground shows both the complexity of the problem and the myriad of different approaches. As part of a wider and ongoing study which is attempting to give guidance on the most appropriate tool to use for a given situation, heat transfer from a basement is investigated using standard design guidance. Results are compared with the winter experimental heat load. For the case studied a discrepancy of up to 52% is found between results from the various guidance documents.

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  • Original title: Earth-contact heat flows: review and application of design guidance predictions.
  • Record ID : 1999-3739
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Build. Serv. Eng. Res. Technol. - vol. 19 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1998
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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