Building Insulation Materials Compilation.

Abstract

This document is intended to provide a ready source of the thermal characteristics, availability, safety, and other pertinent information for the selected types of insulation. The compilation covers all commonly used types of products whose primary purpose is to provide thermal resistance to heat flow through the building envelope. Due to the importance of controlling the migration of moisture to the insulating material, vapor barriers are also presented. Where possible the generic properties of a particular insulating material are presented to allow the designer to draw comparisons between types. In addition, where data are available, the variation of conductivity with temperature and/or density is given for each generic material. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA082737

Entities

People

  • David L. Brownell
  • Eric C. Guyer
  • James G. Bourne
  • Richard G. Thompson
  • Ronald P. Tye

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Construction
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mineral Fibers
  • Plastics
  • Polystyrenes
  • Resins
  • Test Methods
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • United States

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics