Title of article :
Hygric properties of hemp bio-insulations with differing compositions
Author/Authors :
Latif، نويسنده , , Eshrar and Tucker، نويسنده , , Simon and Ciupala، نويسنده , , Mihaela Anca and Wijeyesekera، نويسنده , , Devapriya Chitral and Newport، نويسنده , , Darryl، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2014
Abstract :
The paper presents the results of a laboratory investigation on the hygric properties of five hemp insulation materials commercially available in the UK. The hemp fibre content varies between 30% and 95% in the total fibre content of the insulation materials examined. The adsorption–desorption isotherm, moisture buffer value, vapour diffusion resistance factor and water absorption coefficient were determined for the insulation materials investigated. The results showed that the hygric properties of the hemp insulation materials could vary widely depending on the constituents and fibrous structure. The considerable differences noted in the hygric properties of the insulation materials examined could potentially influence their hygrothermal performance as part of a building thermal envelope.
Keywords :
Hemp thermal insulation , Hygric properties , Hygrothermal properties , Thermal insulation materials , Moisture buffering , Adsorption isotherm
Journal title :
Construction and Building Materials
Journal title :
Construction and Building Materials