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    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 1/29/2016 8:46 AM, Joe Huang wrote:<br>
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      Christopher, <br>
      <br>
      I took a brief scroll through the link that you provided, and yes,
      there's a lot of information there. I haven't yet found a
      technical description of the methodology, but I did get to the
      tables with pretty colored pictures of wall sections and their
      computed U-values. I hope there's more information on the dynamic
      characteristics of these wall sections, i.e., thermal mass,
      diffusivity, etc., since those would be needed to model them
      correctly in a simulation program. <br>
      <br>
      In terms of comparing the methodologies, as you've suggested, one
      place to start would be simply comparing the steady-state U-values
      derived for the same wall constructions. I've done some digging on
      my end and found an old 1997 User News newsletter with a brief
      description of the 2-D response factor work I did with Fred
      Winkelmann and Vladimir Bazjanac and a table listing the R-values
      for the 76 steel-frame wall sections modeled.  See user news here:</blockquote>
    <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.whiteboxtechnologies.com/downloads/Usr_News_97-3.pdf">http://www.whiteboxtechnologies.com/downloads/Usr_News_97-3.pdf</a><br>
    <blockquote cite="mid:56AB9761.9010005@whiteboxtechnologies.com"
      type="cite">The newsletter is interesting in other ways, as well,
      including the announcement of the 5th IBPSA conference to be held
      in the Czech Republic :-) .<br>
      <br>
      Joe<br>
      <br>
      <pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Joe Huang  
White Box Technologies, Inc.
346 Rheem Blvd., Suite 205A
Moraga CA 94556
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(o) (925)388-0265
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      <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 1/29/2016 5:18 AM, Jones,
        Christopher wrote:<br>
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          <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Joe,</span></p>
          <p class="MsoNormal"><span>It would be very interesting to
              compare the methodologies in your paper with the results
              of the Morrison Herschfield research. BC Hydro published
              that detailed research. </span></p>
          <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
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            <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
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href="https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/business/programs/new-construction.html?WT.mc_id=rd_thermalguide#thermal">https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/business/programs/new-construction.html?WT.mc_id=rd_thermalguide#thermal</a></span></p>
            <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
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            <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Christopher Jones,</span></b><b><span></span></b><span>P.Eng.<i>
                  <br>
                </i></span><span lang="EN-CA">Senior Engineer</span></p>
            <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA"> </span></b></p>
            <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">WSP Canada Inc.</span></b></p>
            <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">2300 Yonge Street,
                Suite 2300</span></p>
            <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Toronto, ON M4P 1E4</span><span
                lang="EN-CA"><br>
              </span><span lang="EN-CA">T +1 416-644-4226</span></p>
            <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">F +1 416-487-9766</span></p>
            <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">C +1 416-697-0056</span></p>
            <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"> </span></p>
            <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><a
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          <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
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              <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>From:</span></b><span>
                  Bldg-sim [<a moz-do-not-send="true"
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                    href="mailto:bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org">mailto:bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org</a>]
                  <b>On Behalf Of </b>Joe Huang<br>
                  <b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 29, 2016 5:44 AM<br>
                  <b>To:</b> <a moz-do-not-send="true"
                    class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
                    href="mailto:bldg-sim@lists.onebuilding.org">bldg-sim@lists.onebuilding.org</a><br>
                  <b>Subject:</b> Re: [Bldg-sim] MODELLING THERMAL
                  BRDIGES IN e-quest or DOE2 (minor correction on
                  dates).</span></p>
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          <p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
          <p class="MsoNormal">The work I did for the CEC was done in
            1996 (as indicated in the report title), not 2000-2002,
            which was a follow-on effort to do 2-D foundation heat
            flows.<br>
            <br>
            Joe<br>
            <br>
          </p>
          <pre>Joe Huang      </pre>
          <pre>White Box Technologies, Inc.</pre>
          <pre>346 Rheem Blvd., Suite 205A</pre>
          <pre>Moraga CA 94556</pre>
          <pre><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:yjhuang@whiteboxtechnologies.com">yjhuang@whiteboxtechnologies.com</a></pre>
          <pre><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://weather.whiteboxtechnologies.com">http://weather.whiteboxtechnologies.com</a> for simulation-ready weather data</pre>
          <pre><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.whiteboxtechnologies.com">http://www.whiteboxtechnologies.com</a></pre>
          <pre>(o) (925)388-0265</pre>
          <pre>(c) (510)928-2683</pre>
          <pre>"building energy simulations at your fingertips"</pre>
          <div>
            <p class="MsoNormal">On 1/29/2016 2:41 AM, Joe Huang wrote:</p>
          </div>
          <blockquote>
            <p class="MsoNormal">I actually helped to develop a method
              to model thermal bridges in DOE-2 back in 1986 that has
              never been widely disseminated, although I still find it
              the most practical way to model 2-D heat flows in
              whole-building simulations.<br>
              <br>
              This method uses a two-dimensional finite-element program
              (WALFERFN) that calculates one-dimensional equivalent
              response factors which are written directly into the DOE-2
              layers library (BDLLIB.DAT), which can then be called by
              DOE-2 just like any other response factor in the library.<br>
              <br>
              I've always used this technique in my residential
              modeling, with the added benefit of not needing to input
              duplicate sets of wall layers for the stud and non-stud
              portions, which measurably simplifies the  models and
              makes them easier to read.  The last time I did
              significant work on this subject was in 2000-2002, when I
              created for the California Energy Commission a library of
              over 100 wall layers with metal framing and thus
              considerable thermal bridging.  I compared the wall
              assembly U-values to that calculated by ORNL's Heating-7
              program, and they were right on.  Unfortunately, a few
              years after the project was completed, the Commission
              decided to move to EnergyPlus as their reference program,
              and so this work was effectively abandoned.<br>
              <br>
              For more information on this technique, i.e., creating 2-D
              response factors, please see this report:<br>
              <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.whiteboxtechnologies.com/PAPERS/96_12_YJH_2Drespfacs_CEC_rpt.pdf">http://www.whiteboxtechnologies.com/PAPERS/96_12_YJH_2Drespfacs_CEC_rpt.pdf</a><br>
              <br>
              If there's anyone who's still running DOE-2 in batch,
              rather than just the eQUEST interface, this procedure
              should be quite understandable.  Just e-mail me and I'll
              be happy to give you a copy of the WALFERFN program and
              some sample input files. <br>
              <br>
              Joe <br>
              <br>
            </p>
            <pre>Joe Huang        </pre>
            <pre>White Box Technologies, Inc.</pre>
            <pre>346 Rheem Blvd., Suite 205A</pre>
            <pre>Moraga CA 94556</pre>
            <pre><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:yjhuang@whiteboxtechnologies.com">yjhuang@whiteboxtechnologies.com</a></pre>
            <pre><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://weather.whiteboxtechnologies.com">http://weather.whiteboxtechnologies.com</a> for simulation-ready weather data</pre>
            <pre><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.whiteboxtechnologies.com">http://www.whiteboxtechnologies.com</a></pre>
            <pre>(o) (925)388-0265</pre>
            <pre>(c) (510)928-2683</pre>
            <pre>"building energy simulations at your fingertips"</pre>
            <div>
              <p class="MsoNormal">On 1/28/2016 1:22 PM, Jim Dirkes
                wrote:</p>
            </div>
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                  <p class="MsoNormal">There is also a landmark study by
                    Morrison Hershfield in Canada which I don't have
                    access to at the moment that should provide
                    guidance.</p>
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                <p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
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                  <p class="MsoNormal">On Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 4:11 PM,
                    Marcus Sheffer <<a moz-do-not-send="true"
                      href="mailto:sheffer@sevengroup.com">sheffer@sevengroup.com</a>>

                    wrote:</p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal">Follow the guidance in ASHRAE
                    90.1 Appendix A to determine the whole assembly
                    values.<br>
                    <br>
                    Marcus Sheffer<br>
                    7group<br>
                    <br>
                    -----Original Message-----<br>
                    From: Jones, Christopher [mailto:<a
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                      href="mailto:Christopher.r.Jones@wspgroup.com"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Christopher.r.Jones@wspgroup.com">Christopher.r.Jones@wspgroup.com</a></a>]<br>
                    Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2016 8:30 AM<br>
                    To: Luis Peréz-Lombard; <a moz-do-not-send="true"
                      href="mailto:bldg-sim@lists.onebuilding.org">bldg-sim@lists.onebuilding.org</a><br>
                    Subject: Re: [Bldg-sim] MODELLING THERMAL BRDIGES IN
                    e-quest or DOE2<br>
                    <br>
                    Hello Sir,<br>
                    eQuest does not have the capability to directly
                    model thermal bridges. The typical methodology is to
                    calculate the effective U-value of the
                    insulation/thermal bridge layer when building your
                    layers for the construction.  BC Hydro has published
                    significant research on building  envelope thermal
                    bridging. See the lower portion of the webpage:<br>
                    <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/business/programs/new-construction.html#thermal"
                      target="_blank">https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/business/programs/new-construction.html#thermal</a><br>
                    <br>
                    <br>
                    <br>
                    <br>
                    Christopher Jones, P.Eng.<br>
                    Senior Engineer<br>
                    <br>
                    WSP Canada Inc.<br>
                    2300 Yonge Street, Suite 2300<br>
                    Toronto, ON M4P 1E4<br>
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                        -----Original Message-----<br>
                        From: Bldg-sim [mailto:<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org">bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org</a>]
                        On Behalf Of Luis Peréz-Lombard<br>
                        Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2016 4:08 AM<br>
                        To: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
                          href="mailto:bldg-sim@lists.onebuilding.org">bldg-sim@lists.onebuilding.org</a><br>
                        Subject: [Bldg-sim] MODELLING THERMAL BRDIGES IN
                        e-quest or DOE2<br>
                        <br>
                        Dear building simulation colleagues,<br>
                        I would very much appreciate any insights or
                        work around to simulate envelope thermal bridges
                        in e-quest.<br>
                        Sincerely,<br>
                        LPL<br>
-------------------------------------------------------------<br>
                        Luis Pérez-Lombard<br>
                        Dr. Ingeniero Industrial<br>
                        Profesor Contratado Doctor<br>
                        Departamento de Ingeniería Energética<br>
                        Escuela Superior de Ingenieros<br>
                        Universidad de Sevilla<br>
                        Camino de los Descubrimientos s/n<br>
                        41092 SEVILLA<br>
                        Tfno.:      95.448.72.56<br>
                        Fax:         95.446.31.53<br>
                        e-mail:    <a moz-do-not-send="true"
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