A Comparative Study of Masonry Units for Energy Efficient Building Construction with Focus on Thermal Comfort with a Case Study

Riya Anna Abraham, P. Laxman Kudva

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Abstract

The modern world demands environment friendly, energy efficient designs along with economic building materials in the construction industry, which are key to sustainable buildings. This paper, through a case study conducted at Manipal region of Karnataka, India, compares and quantifies the thermal efficiencies of concrete, mud, and laterite on transmission loss/gain rate values with reference to the envelopes (exterior walls) of the building. The necessary data sampling for computation was done during the summer months of March and April 2017, involving parameters of thermal transmittance (U-value), thermal resistance (R-value), and thermal conductivity (K-value) pertaining to the construction materials comprising the walls along with temperature (internal and external) of various rooms in the building. The work summarizes the relationship between these parameters, transmission loss/gain rate, as well as the thermal efficiency. In conclusion, the study demonstrates that laterite is the optimum masonry unit for building construction in tropical regions such as South India.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUrbanization Challenges in Emerging Economies
Subtitle of host publicationResilience and Sustainability of Infrastructure - Selected Papers from the ASCE India Conference 2017
EditorsUdai P. Singh, G. L. Sivakumar Babu
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages1-10
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780784482032
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
EventASCE India Conference 2017 on Urbanization Challenges in Emerging Economies: Resilience and Sustainability of Infrastructure - New Delhi, India
Duration: 12-12-201714-12-2017

Publication series

NameUrbanization Challenges in Emerging Economies: Resilience and Sustainability of Infrastructure - Selected Papers from the ASCE India Conference 2017

Conference

ConferenceASCE India Conference 2017 on Urbanization Challenges in Emerging Economies: Resilience and Sustainability of Infrastructure
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityNew Delhi
Period12-12-1714-12-17

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Urban Studies

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