TITLE:
Numerical and Experimental Investigation on Physical Properties of Some Stones Existing in Several Regions of Turkey
AUTHORS:
Y. Bicer, A. Devecioglu, D. Tunc
KEYWORDS:
Building Materials, Stones, Thermal Characteristics, ANSYS
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics,
Vol.2 No.6,
May
16,
2014
ABSTRACT:
Some of natural stones, which have various
physical properties, are being used as building mate- rials all over the world
for ages. Although, it is sometimes by the reason of necessity, mostly the
stone buildings have been preferred, because it is accepted as an indication of
prosperity. In fact, the heat and mechanical features of these stones in
relation to the seasonal comfort conditions have not been searched yet. In
present study, some of physical properties of some stones existing in Eastern
Turkey are held under microscope. A numerical analysis has been performed by
using ANSYS software, which uses finite element methodology. By numerical
method, it is aimed to show the transient heat transfer from the stones when
they are used as a building material in a selected region in Turkey. Only
winter case has been handled to show the usability of each stone.