Thermal Insulation and Radiation Control Technologies for Buildings [electronic resource] edited by Jan Kośny, David W. Yarbrough.

This book offers a unique treatment of building insulating products and the integration of these products with building components. This book was written for all those involved in building design, specification, construction, and commissioning, providing them with an understanding of and appreciatio...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Green Energy and Technology, 1865-3537
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Kośny, Jan (Editor)
Yarbrough, David W. (Editor)
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2022.
Edition:1st ed. 2022.
Series:Green Energy and Technology,
Subjects:
Sustainable architecture.
Buildings—Environmental engineering.
Building materials.
Thermodynamics.
Heat engineering.
Heat transfer.
Mass transfer.
Civil engineering.
Online Access:
Springer Energy eBooks 2022 English/International: 2022 (Springer Link)
Format: Electronic eBook
Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Thermal Insulation Materials and Radiation Control Technologies
  • Why Buildings Need Thermal Insulations and Radiation Control Technologies
  • A Short History of Thermal Insulation Use in Buildings
  • An Overview of Past and Present Radiation Control Applications in Buildings
  • Thermal Insulation Performance - Heat Transfer Fundamentals
  • Thermal Bridging – a Construction Reality
  • Building Energy Dynamics – Thermal Mass, Thermal Comfort and Energy Conservation
  • Impact of Hygrothermal Processes on Building Enclosure Performance
  • Thermal Insulations Using Natural Materials
  • Fibrous and Particulate Insulations
  • Lightweight Concretes, Gypsums, and Clay-Based Materials as Insulation
  • Cellular-Plastic Insulations
  • High Performance Thermal Insulations
  • Dynamic Thermal Insulations
  • Today’s Radiation Control Products for Use in Buildings
  • Physical Characteristics and Test Methods for Thermal Insulations
  • Thermal Insulations and Fire Safety
  • Thermal Insulation and Sound Transmission
  • Health Impact of Common Building Insulations
  • References
  • Appendices.