1.1 This practice covers a technique for using heat flux transducers (HFTs) and temperature transducers (TTs) in measurements of the in-situ dynamic or steady-state thermal behavior of opaque components of building envelopes. The applications for such data include determination of thermal resistances or of thermal time constants. However, such uses are beyond the scope of this practice (for information on determining thermal resistances, see Practice C1155).
1.2 Use infrared thermography with this technique to locate appropriate sites for HFTs and TTs (hereafter called sensors), unless subsurface conditions are known.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM C1046-95(2021) Referenced Document
ASTM C1060 Standard Practice for Thermographic Inspection of Insulation Installations in Envelope Cavities of Frame Buildings
ASTM C1130 Standard Practice for Calibrating Thin Heat Flux Transducers
ASTM C1153 Standard Practice for Location of Wet Insulation in Roofing Systems Using Infrared Imaging
ASTM C1155 Standard Practice for Determining Thermal Resistance of Building Envelope Components from the In-Situ Data
ASTM C168 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation*, 2022-05-01 Update
ASTM C518 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
ASTM C1046-95(2021) history
2021ASTM C1046-95(2021) Standard Practice for In-Situ Measurement of Heat Flux and Temperature on Building Envelope Components
1995ASTM C1046-95(2013) Standard Practice for In-Situ Measurement of Heat Flux and Temperature on Building Envelope Components
1995ASTM C1046-95(2007) Standard Practice for In-Situ Measurement of Heat Flux and Temperature on Building Envelope Components
1995ASTM C1046-95(2001) Standard Practice for In-Situ Measurement of Heat Flux and Temperature on Building Envelope Components
2001ASTM C1046-95 Standard Practice for In-Situ Measurement of Heat Flux and Temperature on Building Envelope Components