THE PHYSICS OF BUILDING
 
Lectured in 1st year BuildingSection real estate
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
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Kathleen VERLEE
Reference TGBOUW01A00006
 
Key words
The Physics of Building

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

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)


Prerequisites
No prerequisites necessary.

Final Objectives


Materials used
- teacher's course


Study costs
Part 1 : 4 €
Part 2 : 4 €

Study guidance
Structural guidance

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

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

Lecturer(s)
Kathleen Verlée