Question 10Define thermal bridge in buildings, and explain how thermal bridge can be controlled in thefollowing building components:Window frames:Balcony slab:Stud frame walls:Roof to wall connection:Window to wall connection:

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Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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Thermal bridge

It is also known as the cold bridge in a building when the heat transfer is higher due to a break in the insulation over a certain period of time.

Thermal bridges are avoided using proper insulations with adequate materials.

To control the thermal bridge the studs must be insulated properly, during construction the insulation work can be placed on the walls to break the thermal bridge.

For old buildings, it is easy and economical to lay proper insulation outside the buildings.

To make energy efficient buildings lay insulation under siding this will block the thermal bridge.

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