Simulation of wind-driven rain effects on the performance of a stucco-clad wall

Tariku, Fitsum (Fitsum Tariku (Fitsum_Tariku)) (author)
Cornick, Steven, M (author)
Lacasse, Michael, A (author)
(editor)
(translator)

Copyright © F. Tariku, S. M. Cornick, M.A. Lacasse.

Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings X International Conference, Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, December 02, 2007. This climate sensitivity study studied the effects of wind-driven rain on a stucco-clad wall using the advanced hygrothermal model, hygIRC. Simulations were made for a number of climatic conditions based on the moisture index (MI) and for amounts of water deposited inside a wall. The moisture index was based on the severity of a given climate in respect to wall assemblies and the degree of wetting and drying to which a wall could potentially be subjected. The failure criteria was the concurrent occurrence of temperature and relative humidity above thresholds of 10oC and 95% respectively, for ninety consecutive days at any location of wood-based material in the wall.

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