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Statistics and Numerical Methods - Physics for Electronics Engineering -
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Physics for Electrical Engineering - Physics for Civil Engineering - PH3201
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Materials Science - PH3251 Basic Electrical and Electronics
Engineering - BE3251
Physics for Information Science - Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering -
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PH3201 – Physics for Civil Engineering
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I YEAR / II SEMESTER
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UNIT 1 : THERMAL APPLICATIONS

Prepared By:

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UNIT I PH3201 – Physics for Civil Engineering

Part A ‘2’ Marks Q & A

1. Define fenestration.
Fenestration is defined as any opening or arrangement of openings in a building (normally
filled with glazing). It admits daylight and any devices in the immediate proximity of the opening that
affect light distribution.
2. What is thermal insulation?
Thermal insulation is to resist the flow of heat to and from a body, which reduces the rate of
heat flow.
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The materials which are used to insulate thermally are known as thermal insulating materials.
They are classified as (a) Organic materials (b) Inorganic materials.

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Organic materials: Cattle hair, Silk, Wool, Wood-pulp, Corkboard, Sawdust, Sugar-cane fiber,

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Cardboard, Paper and Leather.
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Coke powder and Asbestos.
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6. Define density.
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kg/m . For a fixed volume of material, greater density will permit the storage of more heat.
7. What is thermal capacity?
Thermal capacity is an indicator of the ability of a material to store heat per unit volume. The
greater the thermal capacity of a material, the more heat it can store in a given volume per degree of
temperature increase. Thermal capacity for a material is obtained by taking the product of density and
specific heat. Unit is J/K.

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8. What is thermal comfort?

Thermal comfort is the condition of mind that expresses satisfaction with the thermal
environment and is assessed by subjective evaluation. It is the occupants satisfaction with the
surrounding thermal conditions.
9. Define air temperature.
The air temperature is defined as the average temperature of the air surrounding the occupant
with respect to location and time.
10. What is mean by radiant temperature?
The radiant temperature is related to the amount of radiant heat transferred from a surface. It
depends on the material ability to absorb or emit heat or its emissivity.

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12. Outline the term solar radiation.
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radiation emitted by the sun. It is the intensity of sun rays falling per unit time per unit area and is
usually expressed in watts per square metre (W/m2).

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16. What is external shading devices?

The external shading device is a vertical fin that can reduce the amount of solar heat energy
passing through a window. They can be used to reduce the area of the glass surface i.e, actually
impacted by the sun rays.
17. Mention the uses of central heating system.
A central heating system provides warmth to the whole interior of a building or portion of a
building from one point to multiple rooms.

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Part B (16 Marks)

1. Discuss heat transfer through fenestration.

2. Describe methods of thermal insulation and its benefits.
3. Discuss the factors affecting the thermal performance of buildings.
4. Describe climate and design of solar radiation.
5. Explain the shading devices and its classifications.

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 All 2nd Semester Subjects
Professional English - II - HS3252 Engineering Graphics - GE3251
Statistics and Numerical Methods - Physics for Electronics Engineering -
MA3251 PH3254
Physics for Electrical Engineering - Physics for Civil Engineering - PH3201
PH3202
Materials Science - PH3251 Basic Electrical and Electronics
Engineering - BE3251
Physics for Information Science - Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering -
PH3256 BE3255
Basic Electrical and Instrumentation Electric Circuit Analysis (Circuit
Engineering - BE3254 Theory) - EE3251
Programming in C - CS3251 Circuit Analysis - EC3251
Data Structures Design - AD3251