Thermal properties of masonry materials for passive-solar design: A state-of-the-art review
Abstract
Available test data are summarized, test methods are evaluated and values are recommended for thermal properties of masonry to be used in passive solar design. Values of specific heat, conductivity, and diffusivity are given for concrete and clay brick. Variations of these values with other physical properties such as density, moisture content, and temperature are shown. Variations of data due to different test methods are analyzed. Values of absorptivity and emissivity for concrete and clay brick, and associated test methods are discussed.
- Publication:
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Final Report Construction Technology Labs
- Pub Date:
- April 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983ctl..rept.....V
- Keywords:
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- Absorptivity;
- Bricks;
- Concretes;
- Density;
- Emissivity;
- Solar Heating;
- Specific Heat;
- Thermodynamic Properties;
- Construction Materials;
- Moisture;
- Physical Properties;
- Thermal Conductivity;
- Thermal Diffusivity;
- Engineering (General)