| Title |
An Approach to Model Ground-Coupled Building Foundation for Energy Simulation |
| Keywords |
Ground heat transfer ; 지중 열전달 ; Insulation ; 단열 |
| Abstract |
In this paper, a two-dimensional transient ground-coupled numerical model for slab-on-grade foundation is developed and integrated into EnergyPlus. A validation analysis is first presented to ensure that for the developed building foundation heat transfer module is properly implemented within EnergyPlus. Then, the predictions from the developed model are compared to those obtained from the simplified building foundation model currently used in EnergyPlus. The results show that the developed foundation heat transfer module accounts better for the effects of the ground thermal mass attributed to the ground than the simplified foundation model currently used in EnergyPlus. |