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Modelling of Exposed Slab Edge in OpenStudio

Hello,

I am trying to model a building that has exposed concrete slab edges for each floor in the building. There are also balconies, which are a continuation of the concrete floor slab and act as fins for heat loss/gain.

When creating the construction of the interior floors of the building, I include the 6" concerete material layer, but it appears that the exterior walls fully encompass these floors and the slab does not penetrate through the wall. I have also tried to create a separte space, which represents the 6" slab and penetrates through the wall, but Im not certain this is the best pratice.

If you have any recommendations, they would be greatly appreciated!

Jamie

Modelling of Exposed Slab Edge in OpenStudio

Hello,

I am trying to model a building that has exposed concrete slab edges for each floor in the building. There are also balconies, which are a continuation of the concrete floor slab and act as fins for heat loss/gain.

When creating the construction of the interior floors of the building, I include the 6" concerete material layer, but it appears that the exterior walls fully encompass these floors and the slab does not penetrate through the wall. I have also tried to create a separte space, which represents the 6" slab and penetrates through the wall, but Im not certain this is the best pratice.

If you have any recommendations, they would be greatly appreciated!

Jamie

Modelling of Exposed Slab Edge in OpenStudio

Hello,

I am trying to model a building that has exposed concrete slab edges for each floor in the building. There are also balconies, which are a continuation of the concrete floor slab and act as fins for heat loss/gain.

When creating the construction of the interior floors of the building, I include the 6" concerete material layer, but it appears that the exterior walls fully encompass these floors and the slab does not penetrate through the wall. I have also tried to create a separte space, which represents the 6" slab and penetrates through the wall, but Im not certain this is the best pratice.

If you have any recommendations, they would be greatly appreciated!

Jamie

Modelling of Exposed Slab Edge in OpenStudio

Hello,

I am trying to model a building that has exposed concrete slab edges for each floor in the building. There are also balconies, which are a continuation of the concrete floor slab and act as fins for heat loss/gain.

When creating the construction of the interior floors of the building, I include the 6" concerete material layer, but it appears that the exterior walls fully encompass these floors and the slab does not penetrate through the wall. I have also tried to create a separte space, which represents the 6" slab and penetrates through the wall, but Im not certain this is the best pratice.

If you have any recommendations, they would be greatly appreciated!

Jamie