A computational method to optimize energy savings of tension structures set in road tunnels
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj09.497Abstract
After the successful introduction of transparent tension structures in the portal of road tunnels as an effective measure for energy savings, optimization of such savings has been sought. A computational method based on graphical design capable to simulate the optical properties of the sun, any transparent tension structure and any road tunnel whatever its orientation, has been developed and presented in this paper. A comparison with measurements in a real tension structure placed in the entrance portal of one real tunnel is performed and discussed.