METHODS OF LABORATORY AND FIELD MEASUREMENTS OF THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF SOILS.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate experimental methods of measurement of thermal conductivity and diffusivity of soils, building construction and insulation materials under laboratory and field conditions. The applicability, cost, accuracy, and limitations of these techniques are assessed. After a brief review of methods of measurement of thermal conductivity and diffusivity, the probe method is discussed in greater detail, because it appears to be the most promising technique. Factors such as moisture migration, instrumentation requirements, methods of probe emplacement, and experimental technique used in probe measurements are considered. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0475793

Entities

People

  • Alfred E. Wechsler
  • Peter E. Glaser
  • Robert K. Mcconnell Jr.

Organizations

  • Arthur D. Little

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Conductivity
  • Construction
  • Diffusivity
  • Emplacement
  • Field Conditions
  • Instrumentation
  • Insulation
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Migration
  • Moisture
  • Physical Properties
  • Research Facilities
  • Thermal Conductivity

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics