Assessing the thermal performance of temporary shelters

Ying Yu; Enshen Long; Yuan Shen; Hongxing Yang

doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2016.08.152

Assessing the thermal performance of temporary shelters

Ying Yu, Enshen Long, Yuan Shen, Hongxing Yang

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to improve conditions inside temporary shelters for non-displaced populations from natural disasters. Field studies on transitional settlements were conducted after the Wenchuan M8.0 earthquake in 2008 and the Lushan M7.0 earthquake in 2013. Then three bamboo-wood shelter models were made in the laboratory. The temperatures and humidity were measured inside the shelters with different thermal comfort improvement approaches in cold weather conditions. Data were compared and the most effective and economical method will be recommended to the shelter occupants. The study provides the foundation of laying down the applicable guidelines for disaster relief in China.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	174-178
Number of pages	5
Journal	Procedia Engineering
Volume	159
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.08.152
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2016
Event	Humanitarian Technology: Science, Systems and Global Impact 2016, HumTech2016 - Revere Hotel Boston Common, Boston, United States Duration: 7 Jun 2016 → 9 Jun 2016

Keywords

insulation material
model test
Temporary shelter
thermal comfort

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General Engineering

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