[Bldg-sim] Simulation programs question

[Chris Yates]

Ragab,

In E+, you may be able to use the "NoMass" material for lightweight 
fabric constructions. I've /not /got direct experience of using the 
NoMass material but it seems the most common sense approach when thermal 
mass is insignificant.

How well controlled is airflow? The less controlled (i.e. more natural 
ventilation) the more computationally intense and error prone the solution.

Chris

On 04/02/2011 18:04, Shaun Martin wrote:
> I think most of them can to varying degrees, certainly DOE2 and 
> EnergyPlus can.  Your challenge will be getting good infiltration inputs.
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> M. Moheisen
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> Hi,
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> Does any of the building simulation programs out there simulate 
> temporary structures, i.e. tents, shelters, etc.?
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