Influence of the climatic conditions on the hygrothermal performance of autoclaved aerated concrete masonry walls

• Published in: Journal of Building Engineering Vol. 33; p. 101578
• Main Authors: Trindade, André D., Coelho, Guilherme B.A., Henriques, Fernando M.A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2021
• Subjects: Autoclaved aerated concrete; Computational simulation; Frost damage; Hygrothermal performance; Thermal transmittance; Autoclaved aerated concrete; Hygrothermal performance; Thermal transmittance; Frost damage; Computational simulation

The energy performance of buildings has undergone major developments over the last few years. Due to increasingly demanding regulations, new technologies and constructive solutions have been sought to make buildings more energy efficient. Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is a sustainable building m...