[BLDG-SIM] Increased R value Credit for Concrete and Themal Massing

[Habaza11@xxxxxx]

The DOE sponsored research to test the effect of the thermal mass and the relation between thermal mass and thermal insulation in different climates. DOE-2 was used to simulate different building alternatives. In summary, the research results showed that thermal mass may increase, decrease or has no effect on energy consumption. 
H. Abaza, Ph.D.
Assistant professor.
ECU University