Construction Physics 1 (4cr)
Code: KC05BR20605-5
General information
- Enrollment
- 28.09.2015 - 07.12.2015
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 26.10.2015 - 19.12.2015
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Local portion
- 4 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
- Teachers
- Petri Koistinen
- Course
- KC05BR20605
Evaluation scale
1-5
Objective
Students will be competent in calculating the U-value and the temperature distribution of a structure. They will also be competent in interpreting the effect of moisture on structures and understand the principles of diffusion and convection calculations. Students will understand the basics of the physical function of buildings and structures and the basic measurement methods. They will be competent in utilising software to model phenomena related to building physics.
Content
- Basic concepts of building physics
- Air pressure and air flow in buildings
- Calculation of diffusion, convection and U-values
- Heat and moisture transfer, drying of structures
- Planning heat and moisture insulation and the associated structural solutions
- Software used in building physics
Materials
- RakMK C1-C5
- RT-Index
- Software and manuals
- RIL 250-2011
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=99927
- Other material as indicated by the teacher
Teaching methods
- Lectures and assignments
Student workload
Total work load of the course: 107 h
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1 Student knows the basics of the course.
3 Student knows the contents of the course well.
5 Student knows the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Qualifications
Fysiikka ainakin pääosin suoritettu. Rakentamisen perusteet. Talonrakennustekniikka.