Effect Of Variation Of Construction Materials On Thermal Comfort Using CFD Simulation

Izzat Safuan, Arif (2010) Effect Of Variation Of Construction Materials On Thermal Comfort Using CFD Simulation. Project Report. UTeM, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Construction materials are materials that were used in construction field such as cements, sands, gravels, bricks and concrete. All of those materials have their own characteristics which can affect the thermal comfort of a building. Thus, the study on effect of variation of construction materials on thermal comfort of a building or room was conducted in order to achieve thermal comfort in a building or room. The methods used in completing this project includes the literature study on construction materials properties, how to minimize heat transfer from outside room through the wall, how to achieve thermal comfort using natural method, and materials selection. The CFD software that had been chosen, Fluent, were used as the simulation software. The ambient temperature of internal room was determined to measure comfort variation at different time of a day. From the analysis, a discussion is done to discuss the comparison of the materials of wall tiles, materials effectiveness and the limitation of the simulation. From the simulation analysis, porcelain ceramic shows the best result in reducing heat transfer through a wall. More effective material and method are recommended in order to reduce heat transfer through a wall.

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