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Cattell, D W, Bowen, P A and Kaka, A P (2010) The risks of unbalanced bidding. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 333–44.

Crosthwaite, D (2000) The international performance of British construction companies 1990-1996. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 280–90.

Cui, Q, Hastak, M and Halpin, D (2010) Systems analysis of project cash flow management strategies. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 361–76.

Dainty, A R J, Bagilhole, B M and Neale, R H (2000) Computer aided analysis of qualitative data in construction management research. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 226–33.

Dulaimi, M F, Alhashemi, M, Ling, F Y Y and Kumaraswamy, M (2010) The execution of public-private partnership projects in the UAE. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 393–402.

Gage, S A and Graham, J M R (2000) Static split duct roof ventilators. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 234–44.

Galbraith, G H, Guo, J S and McLean, R C (2000) The effect of temperature on the moisture permeability of building materials. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 245–59.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: moisture; permeability; materials; plasterboard; plywood; phenolic foam; medium density fibreboard
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: http://journalsonline.tandf.co.uk/link.asp?id=edwace27x3fylx92
  • Abstract:
    The results of an investigation into the temperature dependence of moisture permeability for several commonly used building materials are presented. The experimental programme was conducted using the standard CEN Cup test method. In total, four representative materials - plasterboard, phenolic foam insulation, plywood and medium density fibreboard (MDF) - were tested at a minimum of three different temperatures. At each temperature, four relative humidity gradients were applied which enabled the variation of moisture permeability with relative humidity to be described mathematically using the concept of differential permeability. For each test condition, six samples were tested to provide adequate information for statistical analysis. Results indicate that the temperature influence on permeability is not only related to relative humidity but also depends upon the properties of the materials themselves and the proportion of liquid to vapour flow. For the plasterboard and phenolic foam insulation, the temperature effect was found to be minor. However, a significant difference in the differential permeability for the plywood and MDF was observed, particularly in the critical high humidity (liquid dominated) regime.

Hallowell, M (2010) Safety risk perception in construction companies in the Pacific Northwest of the USA. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 403–13.

Lai, I K W and Lam, F K S (2010) Perception of various performance criteria by stakeholders in the construction sector in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 377–91.

Lai, J H K (2010) Operation and maintenance budgeting for commercial buildings in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 415–27.

Li, C Q (2000) A method for reliability-based economic design of building structures. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 260–7.

Nicholas, J, Holt, G D and Harris, P T (2000) Suppliers' debt collection and contractor creditworthiness evaluation. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 268–79.

Raisbeck, P, Duffield, C and Xu, M (2010) Comparative performance of PPPs and traditional procurement in Australia. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 345–59.