Browsing SINTEF Open by Author "Gradeci, Klodian"
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A probabilistic-based approach for predicting mould growth in timber building envelopes: Comparison of three mould models
Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)This paper applies a probabilistic-based approach as a methodology to analyze and compare the mould growth computations’ results from three different mould models. This approach, instead of the conventional deterministic ... -
A probabilistic-based methodology for predicting mould growth in façade constructions
Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Predicting mould growth on façade constructions during design is important for preventing financial loss, and ensuring a healthy and comfortable indoor environment. Uncertainties in predicting mould growth are related to ... -
Assessment of greenhouse gas emissions of ventilated timber wall constructions based on parametric LCA
Fufa, Selamawit Mamo; Skaar, Christofer; Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018) -
Climate Adaptation in Maintenance Operation and Management of Buildings
Grynning, Steinar; Gradeci, Klodian; Gaarder, Jørn Emil; Time, Berit; Lohne, Jardar; Kvande, Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The aim of this paper is to analyze the basic criteria, trends, applications, and developments related to climate adaptation in building maintenance and operation management (MOM) practices in Norway. Investigations conducted ... -
Design for Disassembly (DfD) in construction industry: a literature mapping and analysis of the existing designs
Ostapska-Luczkowska, Katarzyna; Gradeci, Klodian; Rüther, Petra (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)A systematic search of scientific literature on the topic of Design for Disassembly (DfD) in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry was performed with a special focus on study cases. The results ... -
Durability of traditional clamped joints in the vapour barrier layer: Experimental and numerical analysis
Gullbrekken, Lars; Gradeci, Klodian; Norvik, Øyvind Siksjø; Rüther, Petra; Geving, Stig (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Clamped joints of wood frame buildings are a traditional way in Norway to attain airtight joints for the air and vapour barrier. Numerous defects registered in the SINTEF Building Defects Archive related to air leakage ... -
Evaluating highly insulated walls to withstand biodeterioration: A probabilistic-based methodology
Gradeci, Klodian; Berardi, Umberto; Time, Berit; Kohler, Jochen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The performance to withstand biodeterioration of highly insulated walls is evaluated by applying a probabilistic-based methodology that accounts for the involved uncertainties and investigates their significance. Three ... -
From Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB) to Zero Emission Neighbourhoods (ZEN): A Mapping Review of Algorithm-Based LCA
Skaar, Christofer; Labonnote, Nathalie; Gradeci, Klodian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The building industry is responsible for approximately 40% of energy consumption and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU). The most efficient way of reducing a building’s environmental impact is ... -
Impact of Climate Change in Building Envelope Design: The Performance to Withstand Mould Growth
Gradeci, Klodian; Nocente, Alessandro; Labonnote, Nathalie; Rüther, Petra (Chapter; Conference object, 2020)Mould growth is abiodeterioration phenomenonthat jeopardizesthe integrity, functionality and durability of building envelopes. The performance to withstand biodeterioration depends on the critical hygrothermal conditions ... -
Klimatilpasning gjennom FDV
Gaarder, Jørn Emil; Grynning, Steinar; Gradeci, Klodian (Journal article, 2020) -
Mould Models Applicable to Wood-Based Materials – A Generic Framework
Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Kohler, Jochen; Time, Berit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)This paper systematically reviews mould models that are applicable to wood-based materials. Both similarities and differences are observed with respect to governing factors and their interrelations, methodology, experimental ... -
Multi-objective parametric study of a wooden window
Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Grynning, Steinar (CESBP 2019, Conference object; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)The aim of this study is to conduct a multi-objective parametric study by simultaneously analysing the thermal and structural performance of a wood-frame window. The finite element simulation program COMSOL is used to carry ... -
On the potential of integrating Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the Additive Manufacturing (AM) of concrete structures
Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) are emerging trends for which it has been claimed that both increase both efficiency and productivity in the construction industry. The aim of this study ... -
Predominant Climate Exposure Strains - Thermal Degradation Testing Compared to Historical and Future Climate Scenarios
Rüther, Petra; Gradeci, Klodian; Sletnes, Malin (Chapter; Conference object, 2020)The service life of a building or structure is often presumed to be 60 years. Products used in the building envelope are often covered by a facade material on the exterior side. Hence, the failure of these products is not ... -
Risk-based Optimization of Sensor Distribution in Roof Constructions – A Conceptual Study
Gradeci, Klodian; Time, Berit; Gullbrekken, Lars (Peer reviewed; Conference object; Journal article, 2020)The objective of placing moisture sensors in roof constructions is to warn about leakage events, and thus avoid undesirable consequences. However, considering that placing an additional sensor is directly related to ... -
Skadedata er avgjørende for å forebygge uværsskader
Labonnote, Nathalie; Gradeci, Klodian (Journal article, 2020)Skader etter ekstremnedbør koster samfunnet mer enn noen andre naturkatastrofer. Ved bruk av ny datateknologi og skadedata fra flere kilder, kan man forutse og dermed forebygge skader. -
The Hybrid-Agile Design of Experiments Methodology
Gradeci, Klodian; Sletnes, Malin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)A DOE (Design of Experiments) is the laying out of a detailed experimental plan in advance of doing the experiment. Optimal DOEs maximize the amount of information that can be obtained for a given amount of experimental ... -
The use of insurance data in the analysis of Surface Water Flood events – a systematic review
Gradeci, Klodian; Labonnote, Nathalie; Sivertsen, Edvard; Time, Berit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)This study employs a systematic literature review to investigate how insurance data can be applied in the analysis of Surface Water Flood events. The study firstly identifies the variables expressing insurance data and ...