This two-day course - back by popular demand following a fully booked event last year - provides a practical, hands-on introduction to WUFI® Pro ‘hygrothermal’ numerical simulation. It is the world leading simulation software for understanding the risk of interstitial condensation, mould, rot and freeze-thaw in buildings.
Both days of training include hands-on workshops using the software, printed notes & lunch. You will also get full version of WUFI® Pro software with 8-week temporary licence as well as access to support on the online WUFI® Forum for that period. Total cost €475.
What can WUFI® do for you?
WUFI® Pro software allows the realistic simulation of the hourly hygrothermal behaviour of multiple-layered wall and roof systems. It predicts how heat and moisture transfer through the building fabric and what effects can occur when the buildup is exposed to realistic external and internal climate conditions. These effects include:
- drying time of construction moisture
- possible condensation problems
- water absorption due to driving rain
- moisture influence on thermal performance
- long-term hygrothermal consequences of retrofit strategies
- even mould growth in the building can be predicted using this model
If you want to ensure that moisture will not build up in your design over time, this software willcalculate the contributions from rain, solar radiation, other crucial weather events and internalconditions on an hourly basis, along with the physical properties of specific building materials. WUFI® Pro is one of only two numerical simulation tools validated under BS EN 15026, thestandard for hygrothermal numerical simulation software. It has particular relevance for thosefocused on insulation retrofits of solid wall construction, roof buildups, buildings in exposedconditions and conditions that can stress the building fabric (such as failures or leakage). Topics discussed will include the vocabulary and fundamentals of building physics, practicalexamples with WUFI® Pro, interpretation of results, the market context for WUFI® in the UK,and a review of completed case studies. Attendees will learn how to input a wall or roof, itsorientation and location, and run simulations on different configurations.
Who should attend?
The workshop is open to all building professionals, e.g. architects, engineers, surveyors, insulation suppliers, system manufacturers, builders and anyone with a focus on fabricperformance. No previous experience with the WUFI® Pro software is required.
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