
%0 Journal Article
%A Collins, RE 
%A Poladian, L 
%A Pailthorpe, BA 
%A McPhedran, RC 
%T Heat Conduction through Support Pillars in Evacuated Windows
%J Australian Journal of Physics
%D 1991/02/01
%V 44
%N 1
%P 73-86
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/PH910073
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/PH910073 
%X A study has been made of the rate of heat transport through a short pillar connecting two separated plates. Three separate approaches to the problem are discussed-analytic, numerical and experimental. The results of the different methods are in good agreement, and confirm the classical result for heat flow through a short, circular contact between semi-infinite bodies. These results are of particular relevance to the design of flat evacuated glazings incorporating short support pillars. 
