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Atmaca, N (2017) Life-cycle assessment of post-disaster temporary housing. Building Research & Information, 45(05), 524-38.
Buswell, R, Webb, L, Mitchell, V and Leder Mackley, K (2017) Multidisciplinary research: Should effort be the measure of success?. Building Research & Information, 45(05), 539-55.
Dixit, M K (2017) Embodied energy and cost of building materials: Correlation analysis. Building Research & Information, 45(05), 508-23.
Domínguez-Hernández, J, Pérez-Bella, J M, Alonso-Martínez, M, Cano-Suñén, E and del Coz-Díaz, J J (2017) Assessment of water penetration risk in building facades throughout Brazil. Building Research & Information, 45(05), 492-507.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: wind-driven rain; rain; buildings; facade design; brazil; risk; climatic conditions; water tightness; wind; performance; field-measurements; pressure; methodology; construction & building technology; time resolution; insulation; test parameters; drivi
- ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2016.1183441
- Abstract:
The penetration of atmospheric water (rain) into facades creates problems for building habitability and the durability of construction materials. This study analyses the exposure of Brazilian facades to the two main climate factors responsible for this penetration: wind-driven rain and driving rain wind pressure. Daily weather records (spanning 2005-14, from 171 weather stations) were analysed. Both exposure factors were combined to assess the risk of water penetration at each site. The relationships between the different exposure indices calculated from daily, monthly and annual records were determined and compared with results from other countries. From this analysis, detailed isopleth maps are provided that allow a graphical characterization of the moisture exposure conditions of facades anywhere in Brazil. A comprehensive characterization of the water penetration exposure in Brazilian enclosures is created and can be used to establish normative design requirements for actual climatic conditions in each area of the country. In general, an increased risk of penetration was identified in the flat areas of the South and Northeast regions of the country. The sites located in the Amazon basin present comparatively lower risks, despite a greater amount of rainfall, because the wind intensity is less in these inland areas.;The penetration of atmospheric water (rain) into facades creates problems for building habitability and the durability of construction materials. This study analyses the exposure of Brazilian facades to the two main climate factors responsible for this penetration: wind-driven rain and driving rain wind pressure. Daily weather records (spanning 2005-14, from 171 weather stations) were analysed. Both exposure factors were combined to assess the risk of water penetration at each site. The relationships between the different exposure indices calculated from daily, monthly and annual records were determined and compared with results from other countries. From this analysis, detailed isopleth maps are provided that allow a graphical characterization of the moisture exposure conditions of facades anywhere in Brazil. A comprehensive characterization of the water penetration exposure in Brazilian enclosures is created and can be used to establish normative design requirements for actual climatic conditions in each area of the country. In general, an increased risk of penetration was identified in the flat areas of the South and Northeast regions of the country. The sites located in the Amazon basin present comparatively lower risks, despite a greater amount of rainfall, because the wind intensity is less in these inland areas.;The penetration of atmospheric water (rain) into facades creates problems for building habitability and the durability of construction materials. This study analyses the exposure of Brazilian facades to the two main climate factors responsible for this penetration: wind-driven rain and driving rain wind pressure. Daily weather records (spanning 2005-14, from 171 weather stations) were analysed. Both exposure factors were combined to assess the risk of water penetration at each site. The relationships between the different exposure indices calculated from daily, monthly and annual records were determined and compared with results from other countries. From this analysis, detailed isopleth maps are provided that allow a graphical characterization of the moisture exposure conditions of facades anywhere in Brazil. A comprehensive characterization of the water penetration exposure in Brazilian enclosures is created and can be used to establish normative design requirements for actual climatic conditions in each area of the country. In general, an increased risk of penetration was identified in the flat areas of the South and Northeast regions of the country. The sites located in the Amazon basin present comparatively lower risks, despite a greater amount of rainfall, because the wind intensity is less in these inland areas.;
Rockett, P and Hathway, E A (2017) Model-predictive control for non-domestic buildings: A critical review and prospects. Building Research & Information, 45(05), 556-71.
Saratsis, E, Dogan, T and Reinhart, C F (2017) Simulation-based daylighting analysis procedure for developing urban zoning rules. Building Research & Information, 45(05), 478-91.
Schweiker, M, Fuchs, X, Becker, S, Shukuya, M, Dovjak, M, Hawighorst, M and Kolarik, J (2017) Challenging the assumptions for thermal sensation scales. Building Research & Information, 45(05), 572-89.