CIV-E3010 - Applied Building Physics and Design D, Lecture, 23.4.2024-7.6.2024

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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: 23.04.2024 - 07.06.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Xiaoshu Lu

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - 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 for whole curriculum period:

    • Written exam (%)+ Home Exercises (%) + Simulation Project (%)+Attendance (%) = 100%. The percentages are subject to variations from year to year.
    • Assessment (Grade scale 0-5: 0-Fail, 1-Pass (Written exam alone must achieve at least this grade), 2-Satisfactory, 3-Good, 4-Very Good, 5-Excellent).
    • Attendance is recommended and factored into the overall grade.
    • Achieving at least a passing grade of 1 in the written exam is mandatory for course success.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures: 12 h ( 2 h/week, 6 weeks)
    In-class exercises: 12 h ( 2 h/week, 6 weeks)
    Home exercises: 18 h (3 h/week, 6 weeks)
    Self-study: 20 h
    Examination: 3 h
    Simulation: 46 h

    Workload: 24+24+18+20+3+46 = 135 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture materials

    • Theories, calculation exercises, examples, illustrations

    Textbooks

    • Hugo Hens - Applied Building Physics: Boundary Conditions, Building Performance and Material Properties, Ernst & Sohn, 2010

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring V
    2023-2024 Spring V

    Enrollment :

    Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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