An Investigation of the Comparative Effects of Several Fill Materials on Heat Losses in the Ground from a Radiant Floor Panel

Author

Peter H. Benedict

Publication Date

5-30-1951

Abstract

It was the purpose of this investigation to compare the amounts of heat lost into the ground and through the foundation walls of a small test cubicle heated by means of a radiant floor panel when the fill material under the floor slab consisted of either crushed stone, pumice aggregate, or dry-compacted soil.

Degree Name

Mechanical Engineering

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Mechanical Engineering

First Committee Member (Chair)

A.D. Ford

Second Committee Member

R.N. McDonald

Third Committee Member

E.C. Rightley

Document Type

Thesis

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Benedict, Peter H.. "An Investigation of the Comparative Effects of Several Fill Materials on Heat Losses in the Ground from a Radiant Floor Panel." (1951). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/me_etds/107