Graphical data representation presented us with a more visual observation and analysis of our measurements, and allowed us to see the hot water coils beneith the slab enter the floor at the SE corner of the structure, whereby exerting its initial source of heat. The location of the distribution coils away from the source also presents an affect of the varying surface temperature at given floor points. At our final stage, there were actually a few points that matched our thermostat temperature of 75 degrees (which were all coincidentally present in a path near its source. In addition we managed to see a peak point of pressure which stayed at a relatively constant amount of 50 p.s.i.

With this, we realized that covered areas (such as shelves, recepticles, workstations) seemed to possess a lower surface temperature than the more "open" areas. Plus, the floor temperature progression was very sporadic, as with a slow start upon an initial reading, then increasing rapidly towards the final reading. With reference to grid points, we saw a dramatic variation in degrees between given floor recordings. Although by judgement from an in-house, wall-hung thermometer, the space itself did in fact match the temperature set on the thermostat, to which accredits the distribution system/thermostat manufacturer's guarantee to their specifications of having a correct readout and thermostat match of a given space.

Conclusions:

From our careful comparison and analysis of the data, we have officially concluded that the floor temperature was in fact not at a constant temperature (as defined by our fluctuation range of 5 F) between grid markings (at some points noticing a variation of ten degrees Fahrenheit). The data was jumbled, inconsistent, and temperatures seemed to correspond mostly to the placement of under-slab tubing, which, in collaboration with temperature data, leads us to conclude that the temperature varies dramatically throughout the studio floor. All in all, our hypothesis was disproved by a fairly high amount--our previous assumptions and speculations to which hold little truth.

However, the experiment provided our team with a lot of insight into the effects of one particular type of radiant flooring system. In the end we were left to speculate with such questions as, "are there particular radiant flooring systems that work more effectively" or, "how can we apply this to a more efficient method of distribution, moreso, our future design processes?"