Polymer Testing, 2021 Polymer materials, such as extruded polystyrene (XPS), polyurethane (PU) and polystyrene (EPS), are extensively used as thermal insulators in cold regions to protect the engineering from frost damage. However, the performance degradation caused by freeze-
Fujun Niu +4 more
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Research on the thermal performance of wall insulation materials and their impact on energy consumption in nearly zero-energy buildings. [PDF]
PLoS ONEThis study explores the thermal performance of wall insulation materials and their impact on the energy consumption of nearly zero energy buildings (NZEBs) in the hot summer and cold winter climate zone of central and southern Anhui Province, China.
Jun Xu, Yukun Zhu, Yu Gao, Rongshui Qin
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Materiales de Construccion, 2014 The inverted flat roof is a constructive system widely used in flat roof construction. In this constructive solution, the insulation is placed over the waterproofing material as a protection. It is believed that this solution provides a longer life cycle;
A. Pedrosa, M. Del Río, C. Fonseca
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Frontiers in Chemistry, 2022 A series of colorized and magnetic polystyrene/Fe3O4 (PS/Fe3O4) composite beads with millimeter size are successfully synthesized by introducing hydrophobic Fe3O4via in situ suspension polymerization of styrene for the first time.
Juntao Yan +10 more
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An Experimental and Analytical Study on perpendicular to plane Flexural behavior of New Prefabricated Wall Made by Extruded Polystyrene [PDF]
Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering, 2017 Nowadays softening of non-structural components as well as applying dry-wall systems are one of the efficacious measures to safe constructions against earthquakes.
Omid Rezayfar +2 more
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Feasibility of Using Modified Silty Clay and Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Board as the Subgrade Thermal Insulation Layer in a Seasonally Frozen Region, Northeast China [PDF]
Sustainability, 2019 To achieve the purposes of storing industry solid wastes and enhancing subgrade stability in seasonally frozen regions, Structure III, which utilized the modified silty clay (SC) and extruded polystyrene (XPS) board as a novel subgrade thermal insulation layer (NSTIL), was presented.
Qinglin Li +5 more
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HortScience, 2021 The marginal soil temperature on the south side of a greenhouse remains at low temperatures in winter for long periods, which affects crop growth and land-use efficiency, it is of great significance to grasp the influencing factors of soil temperature ...
Xu Zhang +4 more
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Experimental and Numerical Research on Utilizing Modified Silty Clay and Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Board as the Subgrade Thermal Insulation Layer in a Seasonally Frozen Region, Northeast China [PDF]
Sustainability, 2019 For strengthening sustainability of subgrade life-cycle service performance and storing industry solid wastes in seasonally frozen regions, compared to previous research of modified silty clay (MC) which consisted of oil shale ash (OSA), fly ash (FA), and silty clay (SC), we identified for the first time, the variations in the thermal insulation ...
Qinglin Li +5 more
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Research on Optimization of the Thermal Performance of Composite Rammed Earth Construction
Energies, 2022 Rammed earth (RE) is a low-tech recyclable building material with good heat storage and moisture absorption performance that can better maintain the stability of the indoor thermal environment and improve indoor comfort.
Shenwei Yu +4 more
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Improving the Accuracy of a Hygrothermal Model for Wood-Frame Walls: A Cold-Climate Study
Buildings, 2020 A one-dimensional transient hygrothermal model was used to simulate eight different wood-frame wall assemblies. Simulations were compared with measured results from a two-year field study exploring the effects of exterior insulation on wall moisture ...
Charles R. Boardman, Samuel V. Glass
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