scholarly journals Methods for Measuring Air Leakage in High-Rise Apartments

2009 ◽  
pp. 222-222-9
Author(s):  
C-Y Shaw ◽  
S Gasparetto ◽  
JT Reardon
Keyword(s):  
Air Leakage ◽  
High Rise

scholarly journals The effect of an enclosure retrofit on a multi-unit residential building: single case study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin Urquhart
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Measured Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Air Leakage ◽  
Testing Methods ◽  
High Rise

This case study examines the effect of an enclosure retrofit on a high-rise, multi-unit residential building (MURB). Literature on fan pressurization test methodologies and MURB air leakage rates is reviewed. The enclosure for the case study building was tested using the guarded-zone fan pressurization method. Results of the air leakage testing show significant improvement in the enclosure tightness and compare well to measured data for other MURBs across North America. There is recognition of a need to standardize both testing methods and presentation of data for air leakage in MURBs. The issue of abnormal flow exponent values is discussed and recommendations for future research are made.

scholarly journals The effect of an enclosure retrofit on a multi-unit residential building: single case study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin Urquhart
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Measured Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Air Leakage ◽  
Testing Methods ◽  
High Rise

This case study examines the effect of an enclosure retrofit on a high-rise, multi-unit residential building (MURB). Literature on fan pressurization test methodologies and MURB air leakage rates is reviewed. The enclosure for the case study building was tested using the guarded-zone fan pressurization method. Results of the air leakage testing show significant improvement in the enclosure tightness and compare well to measured data for other MURBs across North America. There is recognition of a need to standardize both testing methods and presentation of data for air leakage in MURBs. The issue of abnormal flow exponent values is discussed and recommendations for future research are made.

Ergonomic evaluation of track-type stair descent devices used for the evacuation of high rise buildings

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven A. Lavender ◽  
Jay P. Mehta ◽  
Glenn E. Hedman ◽  
Sanghyun Park ◽  
Paul A. Reichelt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Rise ◽  
Stair Descent ◽  
Ergonomic Evaluation
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