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Hygrothermal Performance Of Old Lime Plastered Spaces In A Hot And Dry Climate

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dc.contributor.author Paralkar, V
dc.contributor.author Damle, R
dc.date.accessioned 2022-09-06T04:12:43Z
dc.date.available 2022-09-06T04:12:43Z
dc.date.issued 2020-11
dc.identifier.issn 2012-6301 en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/18920
dc.description.abstract Lime plaster is one of the key sustainable building materials which is also effective as a passive cooling strategy. Since it is being used for ages now, it is the most compatible material for old heritage structures. Thus, majorly used in conservation projects. In this work, the hygrothermal performance of lime plaster is observed through simulations and surveys. Residential surveys are carried out for occupied old naturally ventilated spaces. The inner surface temperature, relative humidity, and moisture content of the walls are measured. Simultaneously, the indoor air temperature, relative humidity, globe temperature, and air velocity are measured. In hygroscopic materials like lime plaster, realistic conditions like mold growth cannot be predicted through simulations. A simulation of thermal and hygrometric behavior of historical buildings is a challenge. An inaccurate simulation may lead to inadequate conclusions, which could lead to inappropriate and dangerous actions for the building’s heritage conservation. An attempt is made to use the survey readings and observations to predict the phenomenon of mold growth in a space while conducting simulations. Using a combined approach of simulation and survey, it was possible to predict the mold risk of the space en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Faculty of Architecture University of Moratuwa en_US
dc.subject Lime Plaster en_US
dc.subject Hygrothermal Simulations
dc.subject Historical Buildings
dc.subject Mold Growth
dc.subject Surface Relative Humidity
dc.title Hygrothermal Performance Of Old Lime Plastered Spaces In A Hot And Dry Climate en_US
dc.type Article-Full-text en_US
dc.identifier.year 2020 en_US
dc.identifier.journal Research Journal of the Faculty of Architecture en_US
dc.identifier.issue 01 en_US
dc.identifier.volume 07 en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos 28-39 en_US
dc.identifier.email vismaya.pg181207@cept.ac.in en_US
dc.identifier.email rashmin.damle@cept.ac.in en_US


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