[Equest-users] Simulation error due to thickness

[Nick Caton]

Actually, not an uncommon scenario in my experience.  A simpler workaround:  define a glass type equal to your wall construction, and specify windows for each exterior surface equal to 100% of the surface (be mindful of framing thickness.

Take a broader look now at what combination of constructions are occurring with these glass walls, and you might be able to streamline your efforts further:  For storefront systems with opaque/spandrel sections, I will commonly identify any opaque/spandrel construction sections occurring and use that as my base exterior wall construction hosting the windows - thus anything that isn't translucent glass for those walls = spandrel.

Hope that helps!

~Nick
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NICK CATON, P.E.
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From: equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org [mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of katia
Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2014 5:01 AM
To: eQuest help
Subject: [Equest-users] Simulation error due to thickness

Dear equest-users,

While entering my real exterior walls layer by layer and simulating, I'm obtaining an error:

"Cannot simulate layers as given. Walls thickness is too thin or too light"

In fact, my exterior walls are glass walls with a thickness of 1.5 cm only!

How can I solve this problem?

Thank you

KL
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