Comparative Thermal and Economic Performance Evaluation of Insulated Cavity Wall and Conventional Solid Brick Wall Systems in Residential Buildings of Kathmandu

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Objectives of the Research 1.3 Research Questions 1.4 Significance of the Study 1.5 Scope and Limitations 2. Literature Review 2.1 Thermal Performance of Cavity Walls 2.2 Economic Analysis Techniques 2.3 Building Code Standards in Kathmandu 2.4 Previous Studies Comparisons 2.5 Material Properties and Selection 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Analytical Framework 3.4 Simulation Techniques 3.5 Validation and Verification 4. Thermal Performance Analysis 4.1 Insulation Materials Selection 4.2 Heat Transfer Mechanisms 4.3 Thermal Resistance Calculations 4.4 Climate Conditions in Kathmandu 4.5 Comparative Results of Wall Systems 5. Economic Performance Analysis 5.1 Cost Estimation of Wall Systems 5.2 Lifecycle Cost Analysis 5.3 Payback Period Calculation 5.4 Financial Indicators Utilized 5.5 Economic Viability Comparison 6. Integration of Thermal and Economic Findings 6.1 Correlation of Data Sets 6.2 Multi-Criteria Decision Making 6.3 Impact on Building Sustainability 6.4 End-User Perspective 6.5 Summary of Combined Findings 7. Case Study: Residential Building in Kathmandu 7.1 Building Profile and Specifications 7.2 Implementation of Wall Systems 7.3 Data Monitoring and Collection 7.4 Analysis of Results 7.5 Lessons Learned and Recommendations 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Policy Implications 8.3 Future Research Directions 8.4 Limitations of the Study 8.5 Final Remarks