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: Received: 8 December 2023 / Approved: 12 December 2023 / Online: 13 December 2023 (03:38:05 CET)
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Ahmad, A.; Mohamed, A.; Albattah, M.; Anabtwi, R. Analysis of Thermal Performance of Three Construction Systems Used in National Housing: The Case of Al Ain, UAE. Preprints2023, 2023120796. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0796.v1
Ahmad, A.; Mohamed, A.; Albattah, M.; Anabtwi, R. Analysis of Thermal Performance of Three Construction Systems Used in National Housing: The Case of Al Ain, UAE . Preprints 2023, 2023120796. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0796.v1
Ahmad, A.; Mohamed, A.; Albattah, M.; Anabtwi, R. Analysis of Thermal Performance of Three Construction Systems Used in National Housing: The Case of Al Ain, UAE. Preprints2023, 2023120796. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0796.v1
APA Style
Ahmad, A., Mohamed, A., Albattah, M., & Anabtwi, R. (2023). Analysis of Thermal Performance of Three Construction Systems Used in National Housing: The Case of Al Ain, UAE<strong> </strong>. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0796.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Ahmad, A., Mohammed Albattah and Rim Anabtwi. 2023 "Analysis of Thermal Performance of Three Construction Systems Used in National Housing: The Case of Al Ain, UAE<strong> </strong>" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0796.v1
Abstract
Structural systems in housing projects contribute to the energy consumption of buildings during and after construction, and the climate plays a significant role in this energy consumption. Housing projects in harsh environments such in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) directly contribute to energy performance, specifically in low-density residential areas. By selecting the most efficient structural system, prior construction can enhance energy performance in such housing projects. The present study investigates the energy performance of three different structural systems used in UAE national housing: precast concrete, reinforced concrete, and light gauge steel (LGS). The case studies used for this study were constructed in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, specifically in Alain city. Second, through qualitative analysis and average annual billing of each housing project, the study identifies the thermal defects and determines the electricity consumptions of each system. The results indicate that the LGS system provides high thermal conductivity through its structural elements whereas reinforced concrete leads to the highest annual energy consumption in kW h/m2. Finally, precast concrete has few thermal defects in its junctions and structural elements. The results indicate that LGS and reinforced concrete should be further studied, especially with regard to insulation and improvement, prior to implementation in housing systems.
Engineering, Architecture, Building and Construction
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