Verification of the greenhouse roof-covering-material selection using the finite element method

Abstract Greenhouses are structures for performing indoor cultivations in regions exhibiting irregular climatic conditions. HVAC upgrades are used to control the situations; however, the scientifically selected covering materials can help to overcome the challenges of indoor temperature variations and UV attacks. Currently, the covering materials of several conventional greenhouses are manufactured using polyethylene, which exhibits a limitation with respect to temperature control for ensuring optimal plant growth. We conducted an experiment in the Emirate of Dubai in UAE using three different covering material configurations and verified the results using finite element method.

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  2020

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  Materials Today: Proceedings

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  Materials Science, Engineering, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.1016/J.MATPR.2019.05.462
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