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CET 115 EXAM 2(questions wellanswered)graded A
building science - correct answer ✔✔the study of building dynamics and the functional relationships
between a building's components, equipment, and systems, and the effects associated with occupancy
and operation, and the outdoor environment to understand and prevent problems related to building
design, construction, and operation
the building envelope - correct answer ✔✔includes the elements that enclose the conditioned (heated
and cooled) space and interface the indoor spaces with the outdoor environment - aka: the shell
included in the building envelope - correct answer ✔✔walls, windows, doors, roof, floor, and foundation
insulation - correct answer ✔✔a material, such as fiberglass, cellulose, mineral wool, foam, or
fiberboard, that is installed in the building envelope to significantly reduce heat loss or heat gain
batt (roll) - correct answer ✔✔flexible products made from mineral fibers (e.g. fiberglass, rock wool)
spray insulation - correct answer ✔✔made from a blend of virgin and recycled waste materials ( .g.,
fiberglass, rock wool, or cellulose) cut into shreds, granules, or nodules; best for use in tight spaces using
special pneumatic equipment; best for places where it is difficult to install other types of insulation b/c
the material easily dills and conforms to building cavities in wall studs and attic or floor joists
Icynene (spay foam) insulation and air sealing system - correct answer ✔✔what is the new type of spray
insulation that is gaining in the market
yes - correct answer ✔✔is rigid insulation typically more expensive than fiber insulation such as BATT
insulation
solar heat gain coefficient - correct answer ✔✔what does SHGC stand for
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