Bim.com Import 2026-06-24 10:48:19 Properties Thermal conductivity (λ) v1.0
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Thermal conductivity (λ)
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Definition

The standardized, empirically tested lambda value defining the intrinsic rate at which thermal energy transfers through a specific material matrix via molecular vibration.

Description

Mandatory for calculating the total dynamic thermal resistance of complex building envelopes and specifying industrial cryogenic piping insulation.

Example

0.04

Technical definition

Data type

Float

Unit

Watt Per Meter Kelvin (W/(m·K))

Quantity Kind

Thermal Conductivity

Usage

Property groups (1)

References

Reference documents (4)

  • ASTM C518 Steady-State Thermal Transmission Heat Flow Meter Method v1.0
  • EN 12664 Thermal transmittance (U-value) Dry Materials v1.0
  • EN 12667 Thermal transmittance (U-value) Thick Products v1.0
  • ISO 8301 Heat Transfer Thermal transmittance (U-value) v1.0

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