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Thermal Modeling Services

 CDC has developed an exceptional working relationship with many wall subcontractors across the world. CDC's experience and expertise in exterior building facade has built a reputation that prompts contractors to come to us to provide skilled engineering services that eliminate problems before they become issues on the job site. CDC's structural engineers are registered in 47 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Australia.

      

  • Computer Thermal Simulation
    • Window 5 Center of Glass
    • Therm 5 Frame and Glazing
    • WUFI Pro 4 Vapor Transmission
    • ANSYS FLUENT Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • LEED® Accredited Professionals
  • Thermal Stress Analysis
    • Glass
    • Stone
    • Framing
    • Sealant Joints
  • Window 5 / Therm 5 Software
    • Overall Thermal Transmittance (U Factor) per NFRC 100 Procedures
    • Overall Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) per NFRC 200 Procedures
    • Overall Visible Transmittance (VT) per NFRC 200 Procedures
    • Simulated Condensation Resistance Factor (CRF) per AAMA 1503 Procedures
    • Simulated Condensation Resistance Values (CR) per NFRC 500 Procedures
    • Dew Point Analysis
    • Predict reduction in whole building energy use due to façade renovations
  • WUFI Software
    • Calculates moisture movement within opaque wall assemblies
    • Analyzes proper vapor barrier type and location
    • Predicts the probability of germination of mold spores
  • ANSYS FLUENT Software
    • Combines heat transfer and fluid flow in a powerful 3-D simulation package
    • Advanced computational methods for solving a wide variety of convection and radiation problems
  • CDC is an NFRC-Certified ACE Organization employing two in-house ACEs