[BLDG-SIM] Adobe

[Larry Degelman]

Based on a 1995 DOE study:

U.S. Department of Energy
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
DOE/G010094-01
April 1995

Uninsulated Adobe thermal properties:
Density: 114 #/cu.ft.
R-value: 0.35 per inch
Specific Heat: 0.188 Btu/lb.F

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Larry O. Degelman, P.E.         ldegelman at suddenlink.net
Professor Emeritus of Architecture     1-979-696-2506
Texas A&M University
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From: BLDG-SIM at gard.com [mailto:BLDG-SIM at gard.com] On Behalf Of Nick Doylend
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 5:33 AM
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Subject: [BLDG-SIM] Adobe

Can anyone help me find some rough thermal properties for adobe - I'm
trying to model an adobe construction and need to define its thermal
conductivity, density and specific heat capacity.  

Thanks for your help,

Nick

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