TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– Frost damage is well-known as the main cause of roof tile deterioration. The purpose of this paper is to develop an analytical model for predicting the deterioration process under certain climatic conditions. This paper describes the results of a field survey conducted to acquire fundamental information useful to this aim. Design/methodology/approach– A field survey of roof tile damage by freezing was conducted in an old temple precinct in Kyoto, Japan. Using detailed observations and photographic recordings, the damage progress was clarified. To examine the impact of climatic conditions upon the damage characteristics, weather data and roof tile temperatures were measured and logged in the winter season. Findings– The deterioration process was observed under the climatic conditions associated with the measured temperature of the roof tiles. In particular, it was revealed that the orientation has a significant influence on increasing or decreasing the risk of frost damage. For certain distinctive forms of damage, the deterioration mechanisms were estimated from the viewpoint of the moisture flow and temperature distribution in the tile. Originality/value– This study contributes to the elucidation of the mechanism behind frost damage to roof tiles. The findings will guide the construction of a numerical model for frost damage prediction.
VL  - 34
IS  - 2
SN  - 0263-080X
DO  - 10.1108/SS-07-2015-0033
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/SS-07-2015-0033
AU  - Iba Chiemi
AU  - Ueda Ayumi
AU  - Hokoi Shuichi
PY  - 2016
Y1  - 2016/01/01
TI  - Field survey on frost damage to roof tiles under climatic conditions
T2  - Structural Survey
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 135
EP  - 149
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -