[BLDG-SIM] increasing concrete slab conductivity

[Ian Doebber]

Anyone know of a common and cheap procedure to add a material to a
concrete pour to drive up its conductivity from a common 1.6 to 1.7
W/m-K.  We don't want to add rebar nor a wire mess.  I'm thinking of
pulverized metal material that would not corrode within the conrete
reducing the strength, causing cracks/discoloration.  I'd be
appreciative if anyone knew of any research or currently applied
practices.  

 

With radiant tubing buried a further depth below the finished surface,
want to increase the dynamic response of the slab.

 

Thanks

 

Ian Doebber

Arup

Mechanical Engineer

Office : 415-946-0292

Fax : 415-957-9096

Cell : 415-613-4314

 

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