Problem Definition Study of Requirements for Vapor Retarders in the Building Envelope.

Abstract

This document provides a state-of-the-art review and evaluation of current design criteria for vapor retarders. It also suggests general criteria for vapor and air leakage control in Navy building envelopes and recommends specific RDT&E to resolve conflicting criteria, develop remedial measures for existing buildings and prepare guidelines for new construction to prevent the types of moisture and fungus problems currently being experienced, particularly in tropical and subtropical environments. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA122203

Entities

People

  • Heinz R. Trechsel
  • P. Reece Achenbach Sr.

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Fungi
  • Health Services
  • Heat Energy
  • Humidity
  • Isotherms
  • Latent Heat
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Testing
  • Standards
  • United States
  • Water Vapor
  • Wet Bulb Temperature

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  • Materials Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design