[TRNSYS-users] Roof eaves using Type 34

[Kallio, Gregory]

I'm trying to model a roof eave/overhang using Type 34 that shades a
side of a building with multiple windows. From previous postings, I've
gathered that the most accurate method would be to define the wall area
and each window separately as an "external wall" (or "additional
window") and then apply a Type 34 to each using the appropriate receiver
dimensions. This is pretty cumbersome and I'd rather not have to do this
for every house that I model. Which of the following alternatives would
be best:

1. Use one Type 34 for each side of the building with a receiver area
that equals the entire side area with zero gap.
2. Use one Type 34 for each side of the building with a receiver area
that equals the entire side area with a gap referenced to the windows.
3. Use one Type 34 for each side of the building with a receiver area
that equals the averaged window area with averaged left-right
extensions.
4. Use one Type 34 for each side of the building with a receiver area
that equals the total window area with averaged left-right extensions.

Or something else?

Thanks,
Greg

Gregory A. Kallio, Professor 
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, &
Manufacturing Technology
OCNL 417
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA  95929-0789
530-898-4959 (voice)
530-898-4070 (fax)

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