Polycarbonate Daylighting Performance on the Top-Lit Building

Abstract:

This study evaluates the daylighting performance of a polycarbonate as a substitute for glass on top-lit buildings. For the study, the polycarbonate types and properties are analyzed and simulation tests are performed based on DF(daylight factor, %). As results, 16mm flat-plated, saw-blade and the diamond-type polycarbonate window are recommended as substitutes for window glasses. Also, when developing the polycarbonate as the top-lit buildings, it is advisable to apply the saw-blade and diamond-types to establish the direction of development.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 361-363)
• Pages: 925-929
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.361-363.925
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Yu Gun Chung, Soo Yeon Seo
• Keywords: Computer Simulation, Daylight Factor (DF), Daylighting Performance, Polycarbonate, Top-Lit Building

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