Deconstruct Construction

Deconstruct an opaque or window construction into its constituient materials.
- constr [Required]An opaque or window construction to be deconstructed. This can also be text for an opaque or window construction to be looked up in the construction library.
- materialsList of material objects that make up the construction (ordered from outside to inside).
- layersList of material identifiers that make up the construction (ordered from outside to inside).
- r_val_siR-value of the construction in m2-K/W. Note that R-values do NOT include the resistance of air films on either side of the construction.
- r_val_ipR-value of the construction in h-ft2-F/Btu. Note that R-values do NOT include the resistance of air films on either side of the construction.
- u_fac_siU-factor of the construction in W/m2-K. Note that U-factors include the resistance of air films on either side of the construction.
- u_fac_ipU-factor of the construction in Btu/h-ft2-F. Note that U-factors include the resistance of air films on either side of the construction.
- shgcThe estimated solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of the construction. This value is produced by finding the solution to the relationship between U-value, Solar Transmittance, and SHGC as defined for the simple glazing system material in EnergyPlus. More information can be found at https://bigladdersoftware.com/epx/docs/9-5/engineering-reference/ on this partticular sub-page of the engineering reference: window-calculation-module.html#step-4.-determine-layer-solar-transmittance
- t_solThe unshaded shortwave solar transmittance of the construction at normal incidence. Note that 'unshaded' in this case means that all blind + shade materials in the construction are ignored.
- t_visThe unshaded visible transmittance of the window at normal incidence. Note that 'unshaded' in this case means that all blind + shade materials in the construction are ignored.
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