| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 249275 | Building and Environment | 2007 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The disintegrative process of freezing and thawing of porous, mineral materials represents a significant challenge in the design and construction of building enclosures. In this paper, we present a simple method for assessing the relative potential of a climate to accelerate frost decay based on multi-year records of daily air temperatures and rainfall, with special emphasis on masonry. Distributions of 4-day rainfall prior to days with freezing events provide quantitative information on the geographically dependant frost decay risk in porous, mineral building materials in a given climate. Data from 168 weather stations in Norway are analysed, using weather data from the reference 30-year period 1961–1990.
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Authors
Kim Robert Lisø, Tore Kvande, Hans Olav Hygen, Jan Vincent Thue, Knut Harstveit,