Research & Testing in Action: A Dog’s Story – October 2024
Research & Testing in action: A dog’s story By Steve Smith, PE, Forensic Engineer, Director of Research & Testing In 2018, Haag Research & Testing expanded our testing capabilities by acquiring a Heat Flow Meter (HFM) and adding ASTM C518 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Apparatus to our laboratory accreditation. The HFM gave us the ability to measure the R-value (thermal resistance to conductive heat flow) of insulation. Since that time, we’ve used the HFM to measure the R-value of roof insulation, artificial athletic track surfacing, insulation for medical equipment, experimental insulation formulations, and even wall panels. We also used the HFM to conduct a research study on the effects of hail-caused dents on the thermal performance of insulation under single-ply roofing. Our research paper for the study can be found here. Earlier this year, we were contacted by an entrepreneur, Leena Chitnis, who