A two-dimensional steady-state numerical model was developed for in-floor-heated slab-on-grade foundations. The model allows for various placements of insulation, including bottom, edge (both outside and inside the footing), and skirt. The model was validated by comparing results with previous ...
In masonry foundations, bricks actually expand indefinitely, though probably at a decreasing rate. Poured concrete shrinks after pouring. Masonry blocks may shrink and expand. All of these materials respond to changes in moisture and temperature. A long brick wall exposed to sunlight and cold ...
the moisture condenses out of it. This means that a vapor barrier needs to be placed on the warm side of the insulation to stop warm, moist air from condensing on a cold surface inside the wall. In cold climates, where the outside...
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