I've modeled the slab in THERM and I can see the difference between different insulation options vs uninsulated, but I'm not certain how to place the U-factor tags in order to show the total loss for the floor/slab for a block load heal loss. Anyone have experience with THERM?
nuuvox000,
Thank you for the reply. Most of the loss is definitely on the perimeter. I just wish I had a way to get a more accurate heat loss result for HVAC sizing purposes.
MintJulep,
Thank you for the reply. I'm well acquainted with BSC and Joe Lstiburek's work. Excellent resources. I've spent more time than I care to recount trudging through models, studies, details, etc, and while I'm certain I have not read "everything," I've read and studied a fair amount and...
There is a plethora of discussions and debates online regarding heat loss through slabs-on-grade. I've gone over several of the studies and different models that have been used. What I cannot seem to find is info regarding heat loss through a raised or elevated slab...stem walls backfilled with...
