scholarly journals Sunlight tracking and concentrating accelerated weathering test applied in weatherability evaluation and service life prediction of polymeric materials: A review

2021 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 106940
Author(s):  
Jiaxiang Qin ◽  
Junqiao Jiang ◽  
Youji Tao ◽  
Shangyi Zhao ◽  
Wenbo Zeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Life ◽  
Life Prediction ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Service Life Prediction ◽  
Accelerated Weathering ◽  
Accelerated Weathering Test

Accelerated weathering device for service life prediction for organic coatings

2005 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Brunner ◽  
Peter Richner ◽  
Ulrich Müller ◽  
Olga Guseva
Keyword(s):  
Service Life ◽  
Life Prediction ◽  
Organic Coatings ◽  
Service Life Prediction ◽  
Accelerated Weathering

scholarly journals Critical Review of Polymeric Building Envelope Materials: Degradation, Durability and Service Life Prediction

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 299
Author(s):  
Marzieh Riahinezhad ◽  
Madeleine Hallman ◽  
J-F. Masson
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Service Life ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Life Prediction ◽  
Building Envelope ◽  
Service Life Prediction ◽  
Degradation Mechanisms ◽  
Material Component ◽  
Aging Conditions ◽  
Environmentally Sound

This paper provides a critical review of the degradation, durability and service life prediction (SLP) of polymeric building envelope materials (BEMs), namely, claddings, air/vapour barriers, insulations, sealants, gaskets and fenestration. The rate of material deterioration and properties determine the usefulness of a product; therefore, knowledge of the significant degradation mechanisms in play for BEMs is key to the design of proper SLP methods. SLP seeks to estimate the life expectancy of a material/component exposed to in-service conditions. This topic is especially important with respect to the potential impacts of climate change. The surrounding environment of a building dictates the degradation mechanisms in play, and as climate change progresses, material aging conditions become more unpredictable. This can result in unexpected changes and/or damages to BEMs, and shorter than expected SL. The development of more comprehensive SLP methods is economically and environmentally sound, and it will provide more confidence, comfort and safety to all building users. The goal of this paper is to review the existing literature in order to identify the knowledge gaps and provide suggestions to address these gaps in light of the rapidly evolving climate.

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