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Analysis of the Effect of Gypsum-Based Fire Protection Cover on Charring of Wooden Bearing Elements
(University of Zagreb, 2023-09-01)Fire reasistance of load-bearing wooden structures is evaluated by the charring of surface layers of wooden bearing elements. Fire protection cover plays important role. Gypsum palsterboard and gypsum fibrebords were ... -
Flame spreading across the green roof
(EDP Sciences, 2023-10-30)The main request for roof exposed to fire is the classification Broof (t3), which prevents the transfer and spread of flame on the surface, this is not required for green roof according to Czech fire standards and regulations. ... -
Heat Flow through a Facede with a Controlled Ventilated Gap
(MDPI, 2023-03-20)The article presents current research results in the field of airflow through a façade with a width of 1 m and a height of 13.7 m and with a ventilated gap, and its effect on the year-round heat balance of this façade. An ... -
Experimental Loading of Staircase Made from Cement Fiber Boards with Cellulose Fibers Using Full-Scale Model
(MDPI, 2023-03-07)The study presents a possible innovative use of cement fiber boards (CFBs) reinforced with cellulose fibers for construction of an interior prefabricated staircase. Regarding the unusual use of traditional material that ... -
Effect of Microwave Radiation on the Compressive Strength of Solid Ceramic Brick
(MDPI, 2023-04-13)Microwave radiation is widely utilized in construction practice, especially for drying building materials, remediating damp masonry, or sterilization of biotic pests that have infested building structures. The available ... -
Coconut oil as Bio-based PCM: characteristics and compatibility with plastics
(Sciendo, 2023-01-14)The current use of buildings is facing an unprecedented increase in energy costs, especially in the European Union. The energy costs can be reduced by energy savings and by increased use of renewable energy represented ... -
Measurement device for light pipe evaluation
(SIGMA-NOT, 2022-04-01)Two types of light pipes of comparable dimensions were tested. The evaluation of light guides was based on data of long-term measurements of daylight illuminance. A set of illuminance meters distributed on the reference ... -
Experimental and numerical study on the thermal performance of polycarbonate panels
(Elsevier, 2020-09-13)Polycarbonate panels are a specific type of transparent insulation material that can be usefully integrated in building envelope structures. As the applications for such systems are increasing, it was necessary to analyse ... -
Assessment of the Economic Efficiency of Energy Development in the Industrial Sector of the European Union Area Countries
(MDPI, 2022-05-02)The European Union's Green Deal emphasises the importance of improving the efficiency of the energy sector in its countries, which is why the issues involved are relevant in both scientific and practical terms. The article ... -
The Impact of Energy Development of the European Union Euro Area Countries on CO2 Emissions Level
(MDPI, 2022-02-15)In the last years, the fact of anthropogenic impact on climate change taking place in the world has become indisputable. Both countries and international organizations have taken steps to reduce GHG emissions, move to a ... -
Selection of heating system based on acquisition and operating cost for family house
(VGTU Press, 2016-05-12)The aim of this study is to evaluate mutual dependences and significance of the input factors of a heating system for a family house. The input factors which are being most commonly considered are operating costs, acquisition ... -
Polyurethane adhesives in flat roofs
(EDP Sciences, 2016-12-22)It is necessary to stabilize individual layers of flat roofs, mainly because of wind suction. Apart from anchoring and surcharge, these layers can be secured by bonding. At present gluing is an indispensable and widely ... -
The influence of ventilated façade on sound insulation properties of envelope walls
(EDP Sciences, 2016-12-22)Presented article deals with sound insulation properties of timber structures' envelope walls. Particularly, the influence of heavy board ventilated façade on laboratory airborne sound insulation R and Rw in dB was studied. ... -
Vapour-tight layer and its effect on surface temperatures of curtain walling
(EDP Sciences, 2016-12-22)The primary function of a vapour-tight layer is to reduce or prevent the spread of humidity from the interior to other layers of the surrounding structures. This would otherwise result in condensation of (water) vapour due ... -
Design proposal for door thresholds
(EDP Sciences, 2016-12-22)Panels for openings in structures have always been an essential and integral part of buildings. Their importance in terms of a building´s functionality was not recognised. However, the general view on this issue has changed ... -
Influence in connection of a vapor barrier in critical detail of composite construction
(Elsevier, 2016-11-24)Influence of connection vapor barrier in a critical detail of composite structures is directed to the humidity temperature evaluation of a design detail, focusing on the risk of mold growth. Detail corner of the building ... -
Exploring concomitant concepts in the discussion on the circular economy: A bibliometric analysis of web of science, scopus and twitter
(Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, 2021-11-18)A growing interest in the circular economy, which is seen in the intensification of public discourse, could lead to a danger of blurring the concept and introducing inefficiency in implementing circular economy-based ... -
Thermo-optical reaction changes of a PCM filled glass system
(IOP Publishing, 2021-12-02)This paper analyzes thermo-optical reactions of the PCM-based glass element which has the capability to store thermal energy together with a variable transparency level through the energy storage process corresponding to ... -
Comparative Assessment of the Impact of Electricity Consumption in Different Economic Sectors on the Economic Development of the EU Member States
(MDPI, 2021-12-10)Recently, the Member States of the European Union (EU) have found themselves in a controversial situation. On the one hand, national economic development is barely possible without increasing electricity consumption, whereas ... -
Measurement of the runoff coefficient of extensive greenroof
(IOP Publishing, 2021-12-21)Describes the procedure of experimental measurement of the runoff coefficient C, both of individual layers and the entire composition extensive green roofs. Experimental measurements make it possible to determine the ...
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