LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, the student can
- apply the basic theory of thermodynamics, combustion and heat transfer to the fire situations,
- understand the basic assumptions of the numerical fire models, and perform simple CFD-based fire simulations,
- understand and mathematically model the flammability of gases, liquids and solids,
- develop fire model inputs from fire scenarios and critically review and communicate the model inputs and assumptions, and
- evaluate the thermal performance of structures in fire.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 10.01.2024 - 23.02.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Simo Hostikka
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
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
1.Weekly homeworks (6 weeks) 50 %
2.Weekly mini-exams (5 x 5 min) 10 %
3. Excursion 5 %
4.Final exam 35 %
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures
Computer exercise
Excursion
Readingmaterial
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III
2023-2024 Spring IIIEnrollment :
Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).