Performance of ceramic tiles applied in structural masonry model using active thermography
International Journal of Development Research
Performance of ceramic tiles applied in structural masonry model using active thermography
Received 27th February, 2022; Received in revised form 08th March, 2022; Accepted 19th April, 2022; Published online 20th May, 2022
Copyright © 2022, Fabíola M. M. P.Nunes et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
The use of ceramic tiles on facades is a common practice in certain regions/countries. It is justified by its aesthetic functions and by the increase in the useful life of buildings. However, it is considered a complex system as it involves different technical components(blocks, Roughcast, Plaster, ceramic tiles and grouting). Considering that cladding introduces an additional barrier to the passage of heat, it is expected that its use promotes a greater thermal comfort in the built environment. Studies have evaluated facades tiles cladding using infrared thermography (IRT). However, there are few studies on the influence of cladding on the thermal comfort of buildings, especially assessed by IRT. In this study, the performance of models consisting of structural masonry of cladded red ceramic blocks is evaluated by active IRT. The results of temperature analysis obtained 60 minutes after heating indicate that plaster and ceramic tiles play an important role in facades, what it could contribute to thermal comfort. The contribution of ceramic tiles is greater than that of plaster.
