A regression method for calculating the thermal performance of basement, crawl space, and slab-on-grade foundations

Conference · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:7168931

Shen, L S; Bigot, P A; Huang, Y J; Christian, J E

A set of regression equations has been developed for calculating heating and cooling season loads and energy use for the basement, crawl space, and slab-on-grade constructions described in the Building Foundation Design Handbook (Labs et al. 1988). The building load and energy use data based were developed for the Handbook using a finite difference computer program coupled with the DOE 2.1C whole building energy-use simulation model. Twenty-seven different insulation configurations and conditions were simulated for 13 US cities representing major climatic regions. The regression equations calculate the annual and seasonal loads and energy use as functions of the local climatological data and the insulation thermal resistance. The general applicability of the regression equations is also discussed. 10 refs., 6 figs., 8 tabs.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/CE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 7168931
• Report Number(s): CONF-891202-10; ON: DE90007127
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320100* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Buildings
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
990200 -- Mathematics & Computers
BASEMENTS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY MODELS
FOUNDATIONS
MATHEMATICS
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
REGRESSION ANALYSIS
STATISTICS
SUPPORTS
THERMAL INSULATION
VENTILATION