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Evaluation of the Alternatives to Minimize Stack Effect Problems with Elevators in Tall Complex Buildings  

Yu, Jung-Yeon (Department of Architectural Engineering, Hanyang University)
Song, Kyoo-Dong (Department of Architectural Engineering, Hanyang University)
Cho, Dong-Woo (Division of Building and Urban Environment Research, Korea Institute of Construction Technology)
Publication Information
Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering / v.21, no.2, 2009 , pp. 118-125 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the stack effect reduction alternatives in tall complex buildings in cold climates. The main problems in tall buildings occur in elevators. Such problems as elevator doors that do not close and exhaust airflows result in excessive pressure differences across elevator doors due to stack effect. Under the expected conditions causing these pressure differences, Field measurements are performed in three tall buildings. Each result of the measurements is analyzed in architectural design aspects. With these analysis, building design guidelines are proposed and analyzed by field measurements and computer simulations.
Keywords
Tall complex Buildings; Stack Effect; Building design guidelines; Field Measurements;
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