Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- assess thermal and moisture performances of buildings
- evaluate moisture safety of building enclosure
- identify building physics problems and provide relevant solutions
- know building design requirements regarding to heat, moisture, air and other serviceability issues
Credits: 5
Schedule: 23.04.2021 - 04.06.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Xiaoshu Lu-Tervola
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Xiaoshu Lu-Tervola
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
- Overview of Heat and Moisture Transfer
- Heat Moisture and Air Transfer in Building Enclosure and Whole Building
- Moisture Management and Control
- Energy and Moisture Simulation and Enclosure Design
- Building Physics Performance Criteria
- Codes and Standards
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Assessment (scale 0-5) based on exam (80%), computer assignment (10%), and exercises (10%).
Mandatory for admission to the final exam:
- minimum 0% attendance to the lectures
- minimum 50% of the exercises and 50% of the computer assignment
- oral preliminary examination may be required for specific circumstances
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures: 24 h (2 x 2 h/week, 6 weeks)
In-class exercises: 16 h (2 x 2 h/week, 4 weeks)
Home exercises: 16 h
Computer assignment: 10 h
Seminar: 8 h
Examination: 4 h
Self-Study: 50 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Textbooks
- Hugo Hens - Applied Building Physics: Boundary Conditions, Building Performance and Material Properties, Ernst & Sohn, 2010
Or similar
- Lecturing notes & supplementary material
- Calculation exercises, examples, illustrations
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Rak-43.3410 Building Physics Design I
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
CIV-E1050 Heat and Mass Transfer in Buildings
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Good Health and Well-being
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
13 Climate Action
- Teacher: Lu Xiaoshu
- Teacher: Wang Xiaolei