Construction Physics 1

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC05BR20605
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Koistinen, Petri
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
RAK-2013LVI   2 autumn   4.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
RAK-2013RASU   2 autumn   4.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
RAK-2013TUTE   2 autumn   4.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
RAK-2014LVI   2 autumn   4.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
RAK-2014RASU   2 autumn   4.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
RAK-2014TUTE   2 autumn   4.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

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.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 107 h

Contents

- 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

Recommended or Required Reading

- 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

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures and assignments

Assessment Criteria

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.

Assessment Methods

Two mid-term tests or one final exam and assignments.

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