Thermal conductivity common use in the construction and textile industries. The construction industry makes use of units such as the R-value (resistance) and the U-value (transmittance). Although related to the thermal conductivity of a material used in an insulation product, R- and U-values are dependent on the thickness of the product. Likewise the textile industry has several units including the tog and the clo which express thermal resistance of a material in a way analogous to the R-values used in the construction industry. There are a number of ways to measure thermal conductivity. Each of these is suitable for a limited range
Good Building Design and Construction in the Philippines the weight of the structure. It must be composed of bedrock and must not be landfilled and is away from slopes and river beds. Broken rough rocks and fine sand must be used and must be free from external sediments as it may affect the strength of the concrete mix. Good Building Design and Construction in the Philippines The Good Building Design and Construction in the Philippines is a handbook developed in cooperation with the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), UNDP Regional Center in Bangkok, and the Secretariat of the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction. The handbook aims to