Construction Physics 1 (4cr)

Objective

Competence in the construction process
Students can take account of the circumstances on construction site and run the insulation work to achieve a good result.

Competence in structural engineering
Students understand the key phenomena of construction physics. Students are familiar with and able to take into account construction physics factors and related official regulations in the design and implementation of structures. Students know the construction physics properties and applications of common insulation materials.

Content

- main topics in construction physics design
- pressure conditions in buildings
- U-value and temperature distribution in structures, heat transfer
- moisture: basic concepts
- moisture distribution in structures, moisture transfer
- behaviour of structures from the contruction physical point of view
- use of application software in construction physics design
- measurements in construction physics

Qualifications

Recommended background knowledge: Building Construction. Construction Materials.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students are able to solve problems related to the basic content of the course that are similar to the assignments dealt with during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition, students are able to use the basic content of the course and apply them in different assignments, as well as give reasons for their solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition, students have a comprehensive understanding of the content of the course. They are able to choose the right methods to solve problems related to the course content and to give reason for their solutions in a logical way.

Materials

- RakMK soveltuvin osin
- RIL 255-2014: Rakennusfysiikka 1, Suomen Rakennusinsinöörien Liitto RIL ry (2014)
- other material as indicated by the teacher