Moisture Analysis and Condensation Control in Building Envelopes (Astm Manual Series, Mnl 40.) - Hardcover

Editors: Heinz R. Treschsel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0803120893 ISBN 13: 9780803120891

Publisher: American Society for Testing & Materials, 2001

Synopsis

Contributors address typical moisture analysis methods and models and provide the technical background for understanding and applying moisture analysis. Chapters address weather data, hygrothermal properties of building materials, failure criteria, an overview of hygrothermal analysis methods (HAM), advanced numerical models for hygrothermal research, manual analysis tools, a numerical method for design, and a hygrothermal design tool for architects and engineers. Includes a glossary and instructions for using the CD-ROM, which includes two models of computer-based moisture analysis, as well as two programs to convert various properties of air. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

Synopsis

This unique new manual provides an introduction to moisture analysis in buildings and examines the necessary technical background for conducting moisture analysis as an integral part of building design. For the building practitioner without a deep knowledge in hygrothermal analysis, it offers a basic understanding of the mechanisms involved in moisture movement, condensation, and accumulation, as well as the tools for conducting analysis on simple building walls and roofs. For the intermediate and expert in moisture analysis, it adds recent state-of-the-art information on weather data, material properties, and an overview of single and multidimensional analysis models. Also included is an accompanying CD-ROM with four programs. The first two are programs for converting properties of moist air: one, an excerpt from the Trane Toolbox program, is based on inch/pound units; the second, is a Danish program which uses dual units, SI, and a different version of inch/pound units. The third and fourth programs are examples of moisture analysis models, MOIST and WUFI ORNL/IBP, which provide the reader with hands-on practice in the conduct of moisture analysis.

Topics include: Moisture primer addressing hygrothermal mechanisms; Weather and material data and failure criteria; Analysis methods; Manual methods; MOIST and WUFI ORNL/IBP models; Future trends; Glossary of terms used in moisture analysis.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Society for Testing & Materials
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0803120893
• ISBN 13: 9780803120891
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192