Limitations of building performance simulation: modelling a building with gabion walls

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dc.contributor.authorKairl, L.
dc.contributor.authorSoebarto, V.
dc.contributor.conference14th International Conference of IBPSA: Building Simulation 2015 (7 Dec 2015 - 9 Dec 2015 : Hyderabad, India)
dc.contributor.editorMathur, J.
dc.contributor.editorGarg, V.
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractSimulations were conducted to optimize the design of a small building with walls constructed of limestone filled gabion baskets. Different methods of insulating and weatherproofing the gabion walls were compared, with the indoor operative temperatures in the summer design week providing the critical comparison. The performance of the gabion building was compared with that of more conventional construction types to demonstrate the superior thermal performance of gabions in a temperate climate (Australia). This paper also addresses an issue with simulating gabion walls. Due to the inconsistent nature of gabion walls, the simulation requires the thermal properties of the gabion walls to be approximated as the simulation program cannot accurately model the voids and variations in a gabion wall. The material simplifications are discussed and the buildings thermal performance with these assumptions are analysed.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityLydia Kairl, Veronica Soebarto
dc.identifier.citationConference Proceedings Building Simulation 2015, 2015 / Mathur, J., Garg, V. (ed./s), pp.1700-1707
dc.identifier.isbn9789352301188
dc.identifier.issn2522-2708
dc.identifier.orcidSoebarto, V. [0000-0003-1397-8414]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/98418
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInternational Building Performance Simulation Association
dc.publisher.placeHyderabad, India
dc.rights© 2015 International Building Performance Simulation Association
dc.source.urihttp://www.ibpsa.org/?page_id=619
dc.titleLimitations of building performance simulation: modelling a building with gabion walls
dc.typeConference paper
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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