The AIVC is inviting you to register for the upcoming webinar "Airtightness tests for high-rise buildings" to be held on January 26th, 2024 (10:00 - 11:30 CET). Participation is free for all, but prior registration is required.
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Submitted by Maria.Kapsalaki on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 08:33
Building airtightness tests are now required or promoted in more and more countries, in particular for residential buildings. However, airtightness tests in high-rise buildings remain particularly challenging and uncommon. In addition to the difficulties of pressurizing any large-volume building and the wind issue that can be more pronounced at height, the stack effect can be particularly problematic.
Submitted by Maria.Kapsalaki on Thu, 01/28/2021 - 15:40
Purpose of the work
Presentation of the newly created standard VDI 2083/19 (VDI is the Association of German Engineers) for airtightness tests of clean rooms.
Content of the contribution
It has been ten years since the publication of a draft proposal, and now, many hundred measurements without a binding standard for such a sensitive area later, the day has finally come. We have a standard dealing exclusively with the airtightness of clean rooms.
Submitted by Maria.Kapsalaki on Thu, 01/28/2021 - 15:13
Purpose of the work
To guarantee the reliability of airtightness measurements.
Content of the contribution
In response to the questions of the three regional governments that had found quality deficiencies with regard to airtightness tests, the Belgian professional association has developed a control software and has organized the certification of airtightness testers.
Submitted by Maria.Kapsalaki on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 23:22
When conducting airtightness tests of buildings, you must ensure that all building parts to be measured have air connection, so that the test object can be considered as one single zone. This also applies to large buildings like office buildings, schools, old people homes, indoor pools, etc. with several floors and rambling floor plans. Openings that are too small for a constant air flow from the leakages to the measuring device can prevent an even pressure distribution.
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