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Development of Framework for Achieving Optimum Thermal Insulation for Building Infrastructures

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Low Carbon Materials and Technologies for a Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure (CBKR 2023)

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The objective of this work is to assess the heat transfer in buildings by considering thermal properties of buildings materials, life cycle assessment of energy, and environment and their performance requirements for structures located in various climatic zones. The buildings heating and cooling requirements determine the choice of wall thickness, materials used, and surface finishes. The positioning of wall insulation and its thickness and location on a commercial building’s heating and cooling loads are considered in this study for various climate zones in India. Traditional, state-of-the-art, and environmentally friendly insulating materials make up the three primary groups. The study observes that the state-of-the-art materials have the lowest thermal conductivity value compared to other types. Reduced interior peak temperatures and reduced risk of overheating during the hot summer may be achieved with the help of sustainable insulating materials. Additionally, insulation at the inside of a structure should be used in temperate and cold regions, whereas insulation outdoors should be used in hot, dry, and warm-humid climates. While the phase change materials (PCM) in the middle or inner layer of building envelopes produced better outcomes for cold and temperate regions, it is often not advisable for warm- humid climates. The thickness and volume of the insulating material, the price of the insulating material, and reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions are the important elements that are to be carefully chosen in order to make the building’s thermal insulation a cost-effective operation.

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    Alekhya Chetty, Suchith Reddy Arukala & Suchith Reddy Arukala

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Chetty, A., Arukala, S.R. (2024). Development of Framework for Achieving Optimum Thermal Insulation for Building Infrastructures. In: Pancharathi, R.K., K. Y. Leung, C., Chandra Kishen, J.M. (eds) Low Carbon Materials and Technologies for a Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure . CBKR 2023. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 440. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7464-1_18

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