066-0415-00L  Building Physics: Theory and Applications

SemesterAutumn Semester 2017
LecturersJ. Carmeliet, J. Allegrini, D. Derome
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
066-0415-00 VBuilding Physics: Theory and Applications
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
No lecture on 25.10. (seminar week).
Enrolment after agreement with the lecturer only (Link).
3 hrs
Wed12:45-15:30HIL D 10.2 »
J. Carmeliet, J. Allegrini, D. Derome
066-0415-00 UBuilding Physics: Theory and Applications
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
No lecture on 25.10. (seminar week)
Enrolment after agreement with the lecturer only (Link).
1 hrs
Wed15:45-16:30HIL D 10.2 »
J. Carmeliet, J. Allegrini, D. Derome

Catalogue data

AbstractPrinciples of heat and mass transport, hygro-thermal performance, durability of the building envelope and interaction with indoor and outdoor climates, applications.
ObjectiveThe students will acquire in the following fields:
- Principles of heat and mass transport and its mathematical description.
- Indoor and outdoor climate and driving forces.
- Hygrothermal properties of building materials.
- Building envelope solutions and their construction.
- Hygrothermal performance and durability.
ContentPrinciples of heat and mass transport, hygro-thermal performance, durability of the building envelope and interaction with indoor and outdoor climates, applications.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersJ. Carmeliet, J. Allegrini, D. Derome
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 180 minutes
Written aidsformular sheet calculator (non programmable)
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

Learning materials

 
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Restrictions

GeneralPermission from lecturers required for all students

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Civil Engineering MasterMajor in Construction and Maintenance ManagementWInformation
Integrated Building Systems MasterCore CoursesOInformation