An evaluation of the impact of an example of thermal bridging in buildings and a design alternative

Jack M. Kleinfeld

doi:10.1117/12.923877

18 May 2012 An evaluation of the impact of an example of thermal bridging in buildings and a design alternative

Jack M. Kleinfeld

Proceedings Volume 8354, Thermosense: Thermal Infrared Applications XXXIV; 83540J (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.923877
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2012, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Abstract

Thermal Bridges act as short circuits for energy flow between conditioned interior space and the outside environment. They readily show up in infrared imaging under appropriate conditions. An example of a thermal bridge in a standard building detail and an alternate design are analyzed to predict the energy impact of the bridge and of removing it. The analysis also provides guidance on whether infrared imaging can detect the thermal bridge.

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Jack M. Kleinfeld "An evaluation of the impact of an example of thermal bridging in buildings and a design alternative", Proc. SPIE 8354, Thermosense: Thermal Infrared Applications XXXIV, 83540J (18 May 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.923877

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