Thermal Insulation of Residential Construction through the Study of Temperature Difference of Bricks

Kamaluddeen Usman Danyaro,Mohd Shahir Liew,I Bin Othman,Sayang Syazanna Raf'Ee,Noor Amila Zawawi,M Latheef,N Zulaikha Bt Yusof,M Raza Ul Mustafa,D Bayu Endrayana

doi:10.1051/matecconf/201820306015

Kamaluddeen Usman Danyaro, Mohd Shahir Liew + Show 7 more

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https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201820306015

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Abstract

This study seeks to measure the temperature difference of 3 types of interlocking bricks and 2 types of conventional bricks, all which are available in Malaysian market. The study aims to assist Malaysia’s residential construction dilemma in masonry. This is done by constructing 5 models using different types of bricks with the same dimensions, finishes and placed in the same area. Six points were taken to measure the temperature differences. The equipment used are 6 Thermocouples and HOBO UX120-014M data logger. Intervals of 15 minutes were recorded with duration of four months in Tronoh, Perak. Results show the best performed brick is IB2, even though IB1 and Clay bricks depict significant temperature differences. Comparing the temperature differences of IB1 and Clay brick, IB1 provide a better performance in a hot weather due to its higher thermal conductivity.

Highlights

The temperature differences of locally manufactured bricks are studied to justify its thermal performance for residential construction
Findings suggest that the highest temperature difference was gained by Clay bricks, followed by IB1, IB3, IB2 and Cement Sand bricks
From the overall temperature distribution, even though each brick resulted to a positive skew, the results of the overall temperature differences states otherwise

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Introduction

The temperature differences of locally manufactured bricks are studied to justify its thermal performance for residential construction. A high indoor temperature results to a lower indoor environmental quality, resulting high energy use of mechanical system for thermal control [1]. Thermal insulating materials are expensive as they are used for fire safety of insulating host weather for buildings, which results to higher costs and hazardous to the environment than bricks [2,3,4]. Studies are scarce in identifying and comparing the temperature differences of locally manufactured interlocking bricks and conventional bricks. Previous studies regarding interlocking bricks have been promising. The temperature difference of three interlocking bricks and two conventional bricks are compared and recorded using thermocouples and a data logger. Results show Clay bricks provided better results than interlocking bricks.

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