Construction Physics 2

Structure Type: Course
Code: RAK2G4
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Miettinen, Katja
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
RAK-2015RASU   2 autumn   2.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
RAK-2015TUTE   2 autumn   2.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
RAK-2016RASU   2 autumn   2.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  
RAK-2016TUTE   2 autumn   2.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Competence in managing indoor environment
Students are competent in propagation, absorption and insulation of sound.

Design competence
Students knows the regulations, guidelines and recommendations associated with sound and noise.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 54 h

Contents

Basics of wave motion:
• Longitudinal and transverse wave motion
• Frequency, speed, wavelength and amplitude of wave
• Interference and standing waves
• Reflection and refraction of waves cs and reverberation time

Sound and acoustic absorption:
• Acoustic pressure and sound pressure level
• A filtering
• Equivalent sound level
• Absorption
• Reverberation time
• Resonators

Sound insulation
• Flanking transmission
• Airborne sound insulation
• Impact sound insulation

Recommended or Required Reading

- Material as indicated by the teacher

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures and assignments
- Measurements for building physics

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

Final exam and assignments

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