Abstract
The long-term performance or durability of wall assemblies in respect to the moisture management of components of which comprise the wall depends on the hygrothermal response of the wall to local climate loads. Critical factors in estimating the longevity of wood frame structures include limiting the temperature range, wood moisture content and time of exposure to conditions suitable for the onset, growth and propagation of mould and rot to occur. Several approaches to assessing the vulnerability of wood frame structures to deterioration have been developed in recent years some of which suggest applying a limit-states design (LSD) approach to the performance assessment of the assembly. In this paper emphasis is placed on a further development of the LSD approach within the context of requirements set out in ISO 13823 “General principles on the design of structures for durability”. An example is presented in which the LSD approach is applied to low-rise wood-frame walls, as are built in North America, and that incorporate drainage components, such components forming part of a rain screen wall assembly. The use of this approach permits determining whether wall assemblies incorporating novel components are suitable for use in walls exposed to climates having extreme wind-driven rain conditions. The performance assessment is based on the results derived from hygrothermal simulation.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components : XIV DBMC |
Editors | Geert De Schutter, Nele De Belie, Arnold Janssens, Nathan Van Den Bossche |
Number of pages | 14 |
Volume | PRO 107 |
Place of Publication | Paris |
Publisher | Rilem publications |
Publication date | May 2017 |
Edition | CD |
Pages | 1-14 |
Article number | DBMC-p017 |
Chapter | Theme A: Building physics and durability |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-2-35158-159-9 |
Publication status | Published - May 2017 |
Event | XIV DBMC: 14th International Conference on Building Materials and Components - Ghent, Belgium Duration: 29 May 2017 → 31 May 2017 Conference number: 14 https://www.ugent.be/ea/structural-engineering/en/dbmc2017 |
Conference
Conference | XIV DBMC: 14th International Conference on Building Materials and Components |
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Number | 14 |
Country/Territory | Belgium |
City | Ghent |
Period | 29/05/2017 → 31/05/2017 |
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