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<div>It is not a straight-forward process in eQuest but it can be done.šš If I were in your shoes however I wouldn't separate these two constructions in eQuest.šš I would do some pre-processing of my inputs on my own with a pencil & calculator.š My approach would be to calculate the area-weighted average for my U-value of the wall based on the following:</div>
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<div>(U-value underground const * X% of total wall area) + (U-value above-ground const * 1-X% of total wall area) = Model Wall U-value for my simplified input value.</div>
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<div>Where you "manipulate" or process your input data outside of eQuest using sound engineering & mathmatically theory you can simplify your input process significantly.š The challenge & balance to remember is that we have to be careful not to over-simplify our input assumptions too much if they may skew our model results in anyway.š Just like life, good simulation skills are a balancing act.</div>
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<div>Also, my Father speaks Russian and if you need more detailed assistance with your energy modeling & eQuest skills I could have him translate for me from English to Russian if this would help you.</div>
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<div>Pasha<br><br></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt" lang="EN-US">I am modeling a two-storied building. It has one floor that is situated partly below the grade. Upper part of this floor lying above the grade and contains few windows. I have not found how to model this in eQUEST. I have tried to make 2 floors <a name="12bce09576dbfecd_12bcd982adf4306c_OLE_LINK11">instead </a>of the lower floor: one is below and other is above the earth surface, but then they have a ceiling between them! It is wrong, I think! I do not need this additional ceiling in the model.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt" lang="EN-US">Is there anybody who speak Russian here? :)</span><span lang="EN-US"></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Sincerely yours,</span></p>
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