Thermal Insulation and Radiation Control Technologies for Buildings

Introduction.- Thermal Insulation Materials and Radiation Control Technologies.- Why Buildings Need Thermal Insulations and Radiation Control Technologies.- A Short History of Thermal Insulation Use in Buildings.- An Overview of Past and Present Radiation Control Applications in Buildings.- Thermal Insulation Performance - Heat Transfer Fundamentals.- Thermal Bridging - a Construction Reality.- Building Energy Dynamics - Thermal Mass, Thermal Comfort and Energy Conservation.- Impact of Hygrothermal Processes on Building Enclosure Performance.- Thermal Insulations Using Natural Materials.- Fibrous and Particulate Insulations.- Lightweight Concretes, Gypsums, and Clay-Based Materials as Insulation.- Cellular-Plastic Insulations.- High Performance Thermal Insulations.- Dynamic Thermal Insulations.- Today's Radiation Control Products for Use in Buildings.- Physical Characteristics and Test Methods for Thermal Insulations.- Thermal Insulations and Fire Safety.- Thermal Insulation and Sound Transmission.- Health Impact of Common Building Insulations.- References.- Appendices.

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Building Envelopes;Heat Transfer in Buildings;Thermal Insulation;Energy Efficiency;Heat transfer