In this paper, dynamic transient method and conventional degree-hours method (static) have been compared to estimate heating and cooling loads of building’s wall. All main wall surfaces of various orientations, i.e.South, West, East, North, and horizontal are considered in the climate of Tehran, Iran. In this study, a conventional wall structure, which is comprisedconcrete as main wall material...

The seismic performance of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) composite shear walls with different expandable polystyrene (EPS) configurations was investigated. Six concrete shear walls were designed and tested under cyclic loading to evaluate the effect of fine RAC in designing earthquake-resistant structures. Three of the six specimens were used to construct mid-rise walls with a shear-span ra...

Ireland has one of the highest rates emissions per capita in world and its residential sector is responsible for approximately 10% total national CO2 emissions. Therefore, reducing this will play a decisive role achieving EU targets by 40% 2030. To better inform decisions regarding retrofit existing building stock, study proposes Optimum Insulation Thicknesses (OIT) typical walls 25 regions Ire...