SOLAR-COMPUTER
Building physics
Precise calculation and verification software for U-values, moisture protection, thermal bridges, and summer thermal insulation in accordance with current standards.
Building components U-value [B02]
Software for calculating and managing all kinds of components for tasks in structural engineering and building services. Free management of building materials and components. Calculation of U-values from layer structures. Support for numerous special cases for air spaces, transparent and non-transparent components. Layer thickness optimization. Components with known U-values, composite components. Temperature profile with dew point.
- Calculation according to DIN EN ISO 6946 (OENORM, SIA)
- Building materials DIN 4108-4, DIN EN ISO 10456 (ÖNORM, SIA)
- Free building material management incl. density, heat capacity, etc.
- Editing of components with or without layered structure composite components, e.g. facades, ceilings
- Windows according to DIN EN ISO 10077-1 (table/detailed method)
- U-value calculation from temperature measurement data
- Special cases, e.g., ventilated air layers, air spaces/roof spaces
- Optimizing layer thicknesses for a given U-value
- Special certificates, inter alia degrees of transmission
- Versatile outputs, including a graphical temperature profile
Editing of the special case „box-type window“ in accordance with EN ISO 10077-1. Similar graphical and tabular input aids are also available for special components in accordance with EN ISO 6946.
Optional display of detailed results of the moisture balance and the Glaser diagram during the editing of the layer structure of building components.
Additional Module Climate-Related Moisture Protection [B02.DD]
Add-on module for the „Building Components Civil Engineering U-Value Calculation“ program: Calculation of moisture protection related to climatic conditions in accordance with DIN 4108-3 for layered building components. Continuous verification of the moisture balance with condensation and evaporation amounts during component editing. Detailed tabular or graphical verification of the conditions within the layers for winter or summer scenarios. Calculations using custom boundary conditions for special cases of all kinds.
- Calculation according to DIN EN ISO 6946 (OENORM, SIA)
- Building materials DIN 4108-4, DIN EN ISO 10456 (ÖNORM, SIA)
- Free building material management incl. density, heat capacity, etc.
- Editing of components with or without layered structure composite components, e.g. facades, ceilings
- Windows according to DIN EN ISO 10077-1 (table/detailed method)
- U-value calculation from temperature measurement data
- Special cases, e.g., ventilated air layers, air spaces/roof spaces
- Optimizing layer thicknesses for a given U-value
- Special certificates, inter alia degrees of transmission
- Versatile outputs, including a graphical temperature profile
ThermCalc Thermal Bridge Calculation [K13]
Program for calculating the psi values of 2D thermal bridges according to DIN EN ISO 10211 using the finite element method and calculating f values for moisture analyses regarding condensation and mold formation according to DIN 4108-2. Thermal bridge catalog. Numerous tools for efficient work and integrated planning with building physics and building programs round off the software.
- Detailed thermal bridge calculation DIN EN ISO 10211
- Minimum requirements for thermal insulation DIN 4108-2 (2013)
- Building material data DIN 4108-4 and DIN/OENORM ISO 10456 respectively
- Free editing of thermal break elements using polygons
- Scaling of existing constructions in the background if necessary
Dialog for calculating a 2D thermal bridge (floor slab against ground). Display of the thermal bridge with isotherms, FEM mesh, and temperatures at selected surface points
Annual excess temperature degree hours of room and operative temperatures for the verification of thermal insulation in summer according to DIN 4108-2 by means of dynamic thermal building simulation with standard boundary conditions
Summer thermal insulation DIN 4108-2 [B40]
Software for calculating, checking, and verifying summer thermal insulation according to DIN 4108-2 using thermal building simulation of individual rooms. Detailed consideration of sun protection, shading, reflection, types of glazing, etc. Convenient operation thanks to simulation boundary conditions set in accordance with standards. Graphical, tabular, and combined verifications according to standards as well as numerous other verifications regarding thermal-dynamic building behavior.
- Import of simple or composite components from U-value calculation
- Slight adjustment of preset values for transparent components, including sun protection, shading, horizon, and ground reflection
- Convenient management of rooms with neighbor relationships
- Standard-compliant and informative verifications for +2K and +4K super elevation
- Statistics of hourly room and operating temperatures
- Data integration with building programs for EnEV / DIN V 19599 and heating and cooling load VDI 2078 / 6007
- Import building data from Raumtool 3D / IFC
- Upgradable to program „Thermal Building Simulation VDI 2067-1 / 6007“
