Archive for the Thermodynamics Category

Building Science Sunday – Bath Fans

On March 7, 2022 / Showers and Bathroom, Thermodynamics, Water tension, Water Vapor

All about the decorative and structural guastavino tile vaults, including Catalan vaults, built by the Guastavino Company.

Building Science Sunday – Desiccant

On February 9, 2022 / Thermodynamics, Water tension, Water Vapor, Wood

All about the decorative and structural guastavino tile vaults, including Catalan vaults, built by the Guastavino Company.

Brazil Nut Effect

On November 17, 2019 / Brazil, Brazil Nut, Entropy, Probability, Thermodynamics

Why do the Brazil nuts always rise to the top of the mixed nuts jar? Answer: It depends. Turns out, this is one of those things that is not yet entirely understood.