Methods of Heat Transfer: Conduction

The role of insulation is to reduce the rate of conduction through building assemblies. This lesson walks us through the variables that affect this method of heat transfer, and teaches us how to evaluate the heat loss of any structure.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Distinguish between R-value and U-value
• Identify the three factors affecting conduction
• Describe the relationships between heat loss, time, and area
• Calculate the energy performance of any structure

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