Low-Energy Structures Concepts.

Abstract

This report has discussed various concepts for energy conservation in Navy shore facilities which can be achieved through architectural and structural design decisions. These concepts include earth-sheltered structures, thermal mass concepts, passive solar designs, and exploitation of existing technology. Advantages and disadvantages of the systems were discussed in qualitative terms. Where possible, specific data and equations were presented to show how the benefits could be evaluated for specific designs. Sufficient information is available here and in the references to permit a designer to evaluate any of the concepts for applicability to a specific design case. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA103107

Entities

People

  • Robert J. Odello

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Energy Conservation
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Energy Storage
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Protection
  • Equations
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Heat Transmission
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Testing
  • Renewable Energy
  • Solar Energy
  • Thermal Conductivity

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.