Ebook: Building science and the physics of building enclosure performance

THIS COMPILATION OF Selected Technical Papers, STP1617, Building Science and the Physics of Building Enclosure Performance, contains peer-reviewed papers that were presented at a symposium held October 21--22, 2018, and December 2, 2018, in Washington, DC, USA. The symposiums were sponsored by ASTM International Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing.

Symposium Chairs and STP Editors: Daniel J. Lemieux
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Falls Church, VA, USA

Jennifer Keegan
GAF Materials Corporation
Parsippany, NJ, USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview

Energy Codes and Standards: Do They Reflect Best Practice in Building Envelope Performance

Changes in Exterior Envelope Systems Thermal Performance Requirements and Impacts upon Design, Materials, Products, and Systems

Building Physics of HVAC Interaction with Enclosure Systems and People

A Window of Opportunity

Predicted Thermal and Hygrothermal Improvements for a Mid-Twentieth-Century Brutalist Landmark

Integrating Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations and Condensation Risk Assessments: Using Project Specific Analyses to Better Inform the Design of Buildings

Approach to Incorporating Water Entry and Water Loads to Wall Assemblies When Completing Hygrothermal Modelling

Solutions to Address Osmosis and the Blistering of Liquid Applied Waterproofing Membranes

Design Criteria and Solutions to Common Issues in Building Envelope Design

Unintended Consequences: A Review of Critical Details, Serviceability, and Durability of Modern High-Performance Facades

Two Agencies, BECx, and Design-Build: Challenges and Opportunities for BECx with Multiagency Involvement and Design-Build Project Delivery

BECx: A Case Study for Lessons Learned

Ventilation and Moisture Control in Architectural Metal Panel Roofing Systems

Air Barrier Performance and Life Cycle from Inception to Installation

Thermal Bridging and Linear Thermal Transmittance Calculations for Balconies

Moisture Reduction Strategies for Building Envelopes

Assessment of Water Damage in a Mass Masonry Wall Building

Evaluating the Impact of Moisture Content on Thermal Resistance of Mass Masonry Wall Assemblies

Thermal Performance of Spandrel Assemblies in Glazing Systems