This article presents an experimental study on the thermo-physical characterization of local materials used in building construction. These materials are laterite cut blocks from three different quarries. The characterization was done with the hot plate device and the asymmetrica...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2018/43887
Energy efficiency is one of the priorities of the current political agenda. There are very few countries in which no objective has been set in terms of energy savings, energy consumption, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. However, these declarations of intent are not alw...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i24666
This article presents a study on thermo-physical characterisation of local materials used in the building. The simulation with Energy Plus software made it possible to evaluate the energy performance of a building. The studied materials are lateritic blocks which were not stabili...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2018/43786
Once all construction materials have been formulated, it is necessary to find a suitable environment in which to store them before using them in the building. Generally speaking, in developing countries, materials are not preserved under the real conditions of temperature and hum...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2024/v28i1820
In this experimental study, we have determined both thermo-physical and mechanical properties of raw soil blocks stabilized with fiber straws. Also was studied, the influence of straw content incorporated in the blocks for both properties. Thermophysical properties are determined...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2016/29586
This study evaluates a greenhouse-type solar dryer with adobe walls, a natural material known for its thermal inertia, aimed at improving the drying of agricultural products in tropical regions. By using local materials, the system reduces costs and environmental impact while enh...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i84597
This study permitted to evaluate the adequacy of an existing Nubian vaulted building with the "bioclimatic" concept including the performance of its envelope. In that purpose, we needed to analyze its architectural concept and to measure parameters such as the temperature of the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2020/v10i1030252
This study allowed appreciating hygrothermal behavior, thermal comfort and the visual comfort of an existing Nubian vaulted building in the city of Ouagadougou. To achieve that purpose, we measured parameters such as the temperature and relative humidity of the indoor and outdoor...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2930963
Thierry S. M. Ky, Salifou Ouedraogo, Moctar Ousmane, Boureima Dianda, Emmanuel Ouedraogo & Dieudonné J. Bathiebo·Physical Science International Journal·2021
Aims: This paper is about a solar collector made of hemispherical concentrators. This collector is sun tracking free, and used for natural convection. Lenses are used on top of each concentrator to improve its efficiency. Study Design: The Solar collector is made of hemispherical...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2021/v25i130233