| 5 Hours CPD |
This specialist training is designed for energy and retrofit professionals who want to gain the skills and confidence to undertake 2D thermal bridging calculations for junctions. Learners will develop the knowledge required to accurately model Psi-Values and input them into SAP and SBEM assessments using AutoPSI.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be eligible to join Elmhurst’s Psi-Value Competency Scheme, demonstrating their capability and commitment to best practice in thermal performance analysis.
1. Introduction to Thermal Bridging
2. Types of Thermal Bridges
3. Thermal Performance Metrics
4. Impact on Building Design
5. Standards & Conventions
1. Why Numerical Modelling?
2. 2D vs. 3D Modelling
3. Setting Up a Thermal Model
4. Air Spaces and Cavities
5. Complex Elements
1. Wall Junctions
2. Openings: Windows & Rooflights
3. Roof Junctions
4. Floor Junctions
5. Balconies & Adjacent Junctions
1. Ψ-Values in Reporting
2. fRsi (Internal Surface Temperature Factor)
3. When to Use fRsi Modelling
4. Reporting Requirements (BR 497 Section 3.1)
5. Best Practice & Pitfalls
1. Introduction and Overview
2. Features and Navigation
3. Worked Examples
4. Competency Testing
