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) | Material | Conductivity (W/mK) | Specific heat (J/kgK) | Density (kg/m3) |
| 100 | Heavy concrete cast | 1.33 | 845 | 2050 | 200 | 300 |
| 50 | Heavy concrete bricks | 1.32 | 845 | 2245 | 100 | 150 | 200 |
| 100 | Light concrete cast | 0.22 | 845 | 725 | 200 | 300 |
| 100 | Light concrete | 0.16 | 850 | 475 | 200 | 300 |
| 100 | High density concrete | 2 | 1000 | 2450 | 200 | 300 |
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