Abstract
The objective of this paper is to analyze different potential designs for control of heat loss through the ground beneath a heated floor within a livestock building. Consideration is given to amount and location of insulation as well as to the effect of soil properties. Transient behavior is studied by the use of a finite element heat transfer program. Finite element analysis is shown to be a valuable, easy-to-use design tool in the analysis of heated floors.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1157-1160 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - 1979 |
Externally published | Yes |