Cost-effective use of thermal insulation in hot climates

Mohamed Ali Abdelrahman; Aftab Ahmad

doi:10.1016/0360-1323(91)90026-8

Cost-effective use of thermal insulation in hot climates

Mohamed Ali Abdelrahman^*, Aftab Ahmad

^*Corresponding author for this work

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

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Abstract

This paper addresses the types, cost and availability of insulating materials for buildings in Saudi Arabia. It also discusses application and a procedure to choose the types and thickness of insulating materials. It was found that the economic thickness depends on the building material (clay brick, cement blocks, etc.) of the wall and the thermal properties of the insulating material. It is also dependent on the outdoor conditions of the location.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	189-194
Number of pages	6
Journal	Building and Environment
Volume	26
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-1323(91)90026-8
State	Published - 1991

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Funding Information:
Ackowledgement--This work is part of KFUPM/RI Project No. 12031 supported by the Research Institute of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Environmental Engineering
Civil and Structural Engineering
Geography, Planning and Development
Building and Construction

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