Description
This course is designed to introduce you to the principles of U-Value calculations by the combined method. It shows you how to carry out basic U-Value calculation by hand, then demonstrates how to carry out calculations using JPA Designer. The course also explains the conventions to be observed when carrying out U-Value calculations. The course consists of eight modules including:
• The mechanisms by which heat is transferred
• The assessment of thermal performance of materials used in construction
• The combined method for calculating U-values
• Assessing thermal bridging
• Calculating U-values for walls and roofs
• The thermal performance of air spaces and cavities within constructions
• Correction factors and unheated spaces