Research Article

Evaluating the Energy Efficiency of PCM-Integrated Lightweight Steel-Framed Building in Eight Different Cities of Warm Summer Humid Continental Climate

Table 2

Thermophysical properties of building materials [21].

MaterialThickness (mm)Thermal conductivity (W/mK)Specific heat (J/kgK)Density (kg/m3)

Wall composition
EIFS finish3.001.15015001050
EPS65.000.040140015
OSB13.000.1301700650
Rockwool100.000.04084030
PCM10.000.2001970860
Plasterboard15.000.25010001200

Roof composition
Mortar slab30.000.8808962800
XPS47.000.034140035
Cast concrete40.000.3810001200
OSB18.000.1301700650
Rockwool200.000.04084030
PCM10.000.2001970860
Plasterboard15.000.25010001200

Intermediate floor composition
Plasterboard10.000.25010001200
Reinforced concrete150.001.588802288
Ceramic tiles5.001.58402500

Slab-on-grade composition
Interior finishing10.000.17014001200
Cast concrete40.000.3810001200
XPS40.000.034140035
Gravel100.002.8008002500