Determination of Linear Thermal Transmittance for Corners with Acute Angle

Abstract:

This paper deals with the determination of linear thermal transmittance for buildings with acute angle shapes. Calculation of linear thermal transmittance is a standard problem in determining the influence of thermal bridges on the overall energy performance of buildings. Computational methods are known for ordinary rectangular buildings and the values of typical detail are listed in databases. Current architecture of designs buildings uses acute angle shapes quite frequently. It corresponds with new trends in architecture. In such cases the value of linear thermal transmittance is not accurate for using databases. This paper presents an analysis of the influence of the change of angle of the walls in corner to linear thermal transmittance. It provides information applicable for buildings assessment in engineering practice.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1041)
• Pages: 113-116
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1041.113
• Online since: October 2014
• Authors: František Vlach*
• Keywords: Acute Angle, Corners, Energy-Saving Architecture, Linear Thermal Transmittance, Thermal Bridge

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