Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6700904 | Building and Environment | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In this study, an alternative and general approach is advanced to evaluate the air leakage area and air infiltration rate in building envelope components such as exterior/internal walls and floors. In this method, the leakage area is determined with the help of acoustical and physical methods by measuring the sound reduction index of the building. The air flow rate through air leaks is determined with the help of leakage area and pressure difference over the floor/wall. The heat losses and convective moisture rate through leaks in the building are subsequently evaluated with the help of the calculated air infiltration rate.
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Authors
Osama A.B. Hassan,