[Equest-users] Aluminum infill panel behind the glass

[Nick Caton]

I also have modeled opaque elements like this as distinct wall constructions more than once for LEED without issue.

I believe spandrel glass systems typically fall squarely into the glossary definition of "wall --> steel framed."  Review the glossary terms to be sure and decide if instead the "Wood framed/other"  envelope category is a better fit.

~Nick

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From: equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org [mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Morteza Kasmai
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 2:42 PM
To: Howe, Timothy
Cc: equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: Re: [Equest-users] Aluminum infill panel behind the glass

Many thanks Tim,
I cannot select any table in ASHRAE appendix A for this type of wall. How can I select U-factor for this wall?
Regards,
Morteza

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On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 3:26 PM, Howe, Timothy <Timothy.Howe at stantec.com<mailto:Timothy.Howe at stantec.com>> wrote:
Spandrel isn't vision glazing and should not be modeled as a "window".  It is a particular opaque wall type that should be modeled as a wall.  The only difference is that instead of having a brick, EFIS, stone, metal panel, etc., the exterior surface in a spandrel wall assembly is glass.

Tim.

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From: equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org<mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org> [mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org<mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org>] On Behalf Of Morteza Kasmai
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 3:10 PM
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Subject: [Equest-users] Aluminum infill panel behind the glass

Hello all,
Attached is a part of wall section of the proposed model of office building anticipated LEED silver certification.
8-43 is Alum. Curtain wall system (KAWNEER CLEARWALL) fritted pattern on #2 clear glazing surface and painted spandrel on #4 clear glazing (U-0.48, SHGC-0.39) and 8-45 is Aluminum infill panel with 2" rigid insulation.
I am assuming this part as spandrel glass in the proposed model. How can I add the effect of 8-45 that is behind the glass?
I would appreciate your comments.
Morteza
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