Different methods for the modelling of thermal bridges into energy simulation programs: Comparisons of accuracy for flat heterogeneous roofs in Italian climates

Fabrizio Ascione, Nicola Bianco, Rossi, Filippo de’, Gianluca Turni and Giuseppe Peter Vanoli

Applied Energy, 2012, vol. 97, issue C, 405-418

Abstract: Thermal bridges are weak areas of the building envelope, determining heat flows higher than those characterizing the common dispersing surfaces (i.e., walls without discontinuities). This phenomenon induces uncontrolled thermal losses and hygiene problems, connected to the possible vapor condensation and mold growth.

Keywords: Building modelling; Energy performance; Thermal bridges; Hourly energy simulation programs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.01.022

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