Entering the Layer Composition of a Component
Shows step-by-step how to define the layer composition of a component.
Before you begin
You would like to modify the layered structure of an existing component or you created a new component and would like to enter the layered structure for it.
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In general, you have the option to create the layer composition both in tabular form or in the graphical layer editor. At this point, the tabular method is described. The U-value of the entire component is calculated from the thermal conductivity (lambda) and the layer thickness of the respective layer.
Procedure
- Click in the table and specify the Type of layer.
- Enter the number of the building material for the layer in the Building Material No. column or click on
and select Building Material List to select a building material from the list of building materials. Alternatively, you can also enter the name of a building material instead of the number and confirm so that all applicable building materials are displayed in the Building Material List. Note: If it is an air layer, click on Select Air Layer Type and specify the type of air layer and its Thickness in the dialog that appears.The remaining fields of the table are filled with the values of the selected building material and the selected layer is displayed in the graphical layer editor.
- If necessary, edit the Thickness of the layer.
- Add the remaining layers.
- If you would like to edit the material values of a layer, navigate to the corresponding building material in the master tables.
- Click in the column of the value you would like to edit and enter the desired value.
Results
The component has the desired layer structure with the possibly adjusted material values.