THE PHYSICS OF BUILDING
 
Lectured in 1ste jaar Bouw optie vastgoed
Theory [A] 52.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 152
Studypoints [E] 6
Lecturer Kathleen VERLEE
Co-lecturers  
Reference TGBOUW01A00006
 
Key words
The Physics of Building

Objectives
Calculation of the amount of energy, moisture and noise through constructionelements.

Prerequisites
No prerequisites necessary.

Topics
Energy transport (warmth)
- Sorts of warmth transport : conduction, radiation, convection.
- Warmth transport through construction elements.
- k value (W/m². K) of a construction elements
- K level/implementation of K level in Belgium
Moisture
- Moisturein constructions
- Vapour transport through construction elements
- Condensation (surface and inner)
- Calculation of condensation in construction elements, method of Gläser)


Teaching Methods
- lectures
- exercises
- group reports
- group presentations

Materials used
- teacher's course


Study guidance
Structural guidance

Assessment
- Scoring system : written examination
- Max. points 120
- Part 1 : 50 %
- Part 2 : 50 %

Study costs
Part 1 : 4 €
Part 2 : 4 €

Lecturer(s)
Chris Claeys

Language
Dutch