Building materials are porous and interact with moisture in the ambient air through sorption phenomena. However, under real world using conditions, the temperature of these materials varies constantly. The problem is that this temperature variation influences the materials' abili...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2025/v29i4896
Once all construction materials have been formulated, it is necessary to find a suitable environment in which to store them before using them in the building. Generally speaking, in developing countries, materials are not preserved under the real conditions of temperature and hum...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2024/v28i1820
In hot, dry tropical climates (sahelian), such as Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), high demand for air conditioning in buildings poses a major energy challenge. This study aims to optimize the indoor temperature and sensible air conditioning loads of a typical three-bedroom F3 buildin...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2026/v30i2930
Iliyassé Konkobo, Jacques Nébié, Benjamin Kiema, Boubou Bagré, Guy Tubreoumya, Armand Bowendkuni Korsaga, Tizane Daho & Antoine Béré·Physical Science International Journal·2025
There are many locally available materials that can be used in the construction of cooking devices. Materials account for a significant portion of construction costs, and reducing their cost can help lower the overall cost of such projects. One of the most effective ways to reduc...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2025/v29i5900