Engineering simulationHKN / Temperature fields
A flat wall and a real façade junction behave differently. We calculate temperature fields to assess junctions, fixings and mixed-material assemblies before construction details are finalised.
For a developer, this is a question of comfort and operating costs. For an architect or structural engineer, it is a way to select insulation thickness, thermal breaks and junction geometry on a clear basis. We assess window reveals, parapets, balcony slabs and other details where a one-dimensional wall calculation is insufficient.
Detail drawings or a model, dimensions, material layers and thermal conductivity. Air temperatures, humidity, heat-transfer conditions and assessment criteria are agreed for the particular building.
Model definition and boundary conditions, temperature and heat-flux maps, values at selected sections, option comparisons and recommendations for refining the detail. These results support coordination between architects, structural engineers and façade specialists.
Illustrative study
Compare the original detail with continuous insulation or a thermal break. Assess how the internal surface temperature and the heat flow near the slab change. Use the comparison to select a detail for further development.
Which detail achieves the required surface temperature under the selected conditions?
Thickness matters, but a junction also requires its geometry, all material conductivities and heat-transfer conditions. A metal fixing or slab edge can substantially alter the local temperature field.
Yes. We start with the original design and agreed criteria. If a problem area appears, we define changes and compare them on a consistent calculation basis.
Tell us which decision you need to check.
Discuss the task with an engineer.