In order to improve the comfort of the living environment, the thermal performance and temperature–humidity regulation of the exterior walls of two timber-framed structure buildings is theoretically calculated and experimentally studied in this study. Both of the two buildings are located in Nanjing, China, the hot-summer and cold-winter zone. Then WUFI is used to simulate and predict the changes of temperature, relative humidity, and water content of the two timber-framed structure buildings, to strengthen the theoretical analysis of the thermal and humidity coupling of the external walls, and to propose an optimal design scheme for the insulation and temperature and humidity regulation of the external walls. The main results show that the tested thermal conductivity is basically consistent with the predicted value, which prove that WUFI simulation can effectively predict the thermal insulation performance of the external wall. The two timber-framed structure buildings are both suitable for the cold areas, and the reasonable optimization of the design of the structure is the key to the insulation of the building wall. Timber-framed structure is proved to have good temperature–humidity regulation effect. The moisture content of the two timber-framed structure buildings is stable, and the annual temperature and winter humidity are within the appropriate humidity range, which indicates that the wall design is suitable for Nanjing hot-summer and cold-winter climate zone. Four types of wall structure indoor mold spore germinations are less likely, which is not easy to produce the mold. The above research aims to optimize the design of the energy-saving wall of the timber-framed structure and create a comfortable and healthy living environment.
To meet consumer requirements for comfort in wooden structure construction, test mode methods (the environmental excitation method and impact excitation method) have been used to test six measuring points of the flooring in a two-story residential light-wood structure. The following tests were performed: the fundamental frequency test of floor structure under environmental excitation mode; the ball excitation dynamic vibration test of single and rhythmic running of a basketball and tennis ball under impact excitation mode; and the pedestrian dynamic vibration test of jump, single-step, steady walking, and rhythmic movement. The comfort analysis was validated based on the test results of peak value and effective value of fundamental frequency, acceleration, and speed. ANSYS was used to verify the calculation mode of the floor structure. Research showed that the fundamental frequencies of the building structure obtained through the calculation mode and the test mode were consistent, and both were higher than 4.5 Hz. The maximum measured acceleration peak value under the impact excitation mode was 407.2 mm/s2. The maximum speed peak value was 5.606 mm/s. The maximum acceleration effective value (RMS) was less than 450 mm/s2. The floor structure results met the building comfort requirements. The research has value in engineering applications, as it advances understanding concerning the vibration characteristics and comfort optimization of light-wood frame construction.
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