Research Article

Optimum Building Design Variables in a Warm Saharan Mediterranean Climate Zone

Table 4

Specifications of different thermal masses for inside walls.

Thickness (mm)MaterialConductivity (W/mK)Specific heat (J/kgK)Density (kg/m3)

100Heavy concrete cast1.338452050
200
300

50Heavy concrete bricks1.328452245
100
150
200

100Light concrete cast0.22845725
200
300

100Light concrete0.16850475
200
300

100High density concrete210002450
200
300