Thermal properties of masonry materials for passive-solar design: a state-of-the-art review. Final report

Technical Report · Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6170163

Van Geem, M G; Fiorato, A E

This report summarizes available test data, evaluates test methods, and recommends values 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 in data due to different test methods are analyzed. Values of absorptivity and emissivity for concrete and clay brick, and associated test methods, are also discussed.

• Research Organization: Portland Cement Association, Skokie, IL (USA). Construction Technology Labs.
• DOE Contract Number: FG02-82CE30739
• OSTI ID: 6170163
• Report Number(s): DOE/CE/30739-T1; ON: DE83011760
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EMISSIVITY
MOISTURE
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
REVIEWS
SPECIFIC HEAT
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THERMAL DIFFUSIVITY
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EQUIPMENT
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