Jan Carmeliet: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2012

Name Prof. Dr. Jan Carmeliet
FieldBuilding Physics
Address
Professur für Bauphysik
ETH Zürich, CLA J 27
Tannenstrasse 3
8092 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 633 28 55
E-mailcajan@ethz.ch
DepartmentArchitecture
RelationshipFull Professor

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
051-0515-12LBuilding Physics IV: Urban Physics Information 3 credits3GJ. Carmeliet, V. Dorer, P. Moonen
AbstractUrban physics: wind, wind comfort, natural ventilation, driving rain, heat islands and energy use in the urban context.
Learning objective- Basic knowledge the urban microclimate around buildings
- Impact of urban environment on wind, ventilation, rain, pollutants and energy, and their relation to comfort, durability, air quality and energy demand
- Knowledge of the methods used in urban physics (field experiments, CFD analysis, WT measurements)
- Application of the knowledge to a specific case
Content1. general introduction
- urban physics
- wind and urban climate

2. effect of wind on ...
- ventilation
- energy
- driving rain
- pollutants

3. methods used in urban physics
- numerical simulations
- wind tunnel studies
- field studies
Lecture notesAll material is provided via the website of the chair (www.carmeliet.arch.ethz.ch/Education/).
LiteratureAll material is provided via the website of the chair (www.carmeliet.arch.ethz.ch/Education/).
Prerequisites / NoticeNo prior knowledge is required.
051-0519-00LBuilding Physics II: Moisture Information 3 credits3GJ. Carmeliet, P. Moonen
Abstract70% of all construction problems are related to moisture. This course aims at providing the necessary theoretical background in order to foresee and avoid these problems.
Learning objective• to develop a basic understanding of mass transport and buffering
• to become aware of potential moisture-related damage and health risks
• to learn how to (i) design building components and (ii) assess their hygrothermal performance
Content• hygrothermal loads
• conservation of mass
• dry air: constitutive behaviour, transport, potential problems and solutions
• moist air: constitutive behaviour, transport, potential problems and solutions
• liquid water: constitutive behaviour, transport, potential problems and solutions
• moisture-induced degradation processes
• case studies
• exercises
Lecture notesHandouts, supporting material and exercises are provided via the online learning environment Moodle (http://moodle.let.ethz.ch). The course syllabus can be bought at the Chair of Building Physics.
LiteratureAll material is provided via the online learning environment Moodle (http://moodle.let.ethz.ch).
Prerequisites / NoticePrior knowledge of "BP I: heat" is required.
051-0525-12LBuilding Materials II: Wood and Polymers Information 2 credits2VJ. Carmeliet, M. Koebel, T. Zimmermann
AbstractBasic properties of the building materials wood, polymers and composites are discussed in detail. Knowlegde and principles for a modern application in architecture and construction is illustated based on the theoretical basics, and examples from practice and ongoing research projects.
Learning objectiveWood:
You learn about specific properties and characteristics of wood and wood-based composites and their significance for the behaviour of wood derived products in application. Based on this knowledge you are able to decide on the best forms of application. You know the mechanisms and consequences of different stresses on wood and are trained to derive the possible impact factors of wood in indoor and outdoor use. You learn the different steps of a wood proctection concept and will develop skills to adequately apply wood based products in building and construction. You learn details about the significance of wood as a renewable resource for sustainable buildings.


Polymers:
You get to know the basic properties of polymeric building materials and their importance for the building application. These are the basics to decide on the pros and cons of polymeric building materials for a specific application. A very important issue are the aging and degradation processes of polymer materials in the practical use. In addition to the priority aspects concerning fire resistance and recycling, you become familiar with the most relevant applications of polymers in building and construction: pipes and piping systems, thermal isolation and sealings, transparent membranes, coatings, and adhesives.
ContentWood: by T.A. Zimmermann-Schütz
Specific properties and characteristics of wood and wood-based composites are discussed in detail. Comprehensive knowledge is presented to apply these materials in building and construction in accordance with the expected functions and exposure stresses. Recent developments of products and technologies to be used in modern timber constructions are presented, and the significance of wood as a renewable resource for sustainable buildings is discussed.

Polymers: by P. Richner
The focus aims at the specific properties of thermoplastics, elastomers and thermosets as materials for the fassade, roof and building technology. Preferred applications are floor heating and sanitary piping systems, transparent building enveloppe, waterproofing and fiber reinforced polymers.
Lecture notesDetailed documentation about the lectures will be distributed to the students.
LiteratureA list of relevant literature will be distributed.
Prerequisites / NoticeNote: Both lectures of Building Materials 2 (no 0525 (Wood, polymers) and 0526 (Metals and Glas)) must be taken, to qualify for the corresponding elective work. The lecture Building Materials 2 (Metals, glass) are given in the spring semester.
051-0853-00LBuilding Materials I Information 2 credits2VJ. Carmeliet, P. Richner, O. von Trzebiatowski, F. Winnefeld, T. Zimmermann
AbstractBuilding Materials - Structure, Quality, Usage

concrete and other mineral materials
metals, wood, glass and polymers
ecological aspects
Learning objectiveThe lecture describes the fundamental properties of the most important construction materials: concrete and other mineral materials, metals, wood, glass and polymers. Furthermore, the content includes the relevant ecological aspects such as availability of raw materials, effort for production, emission of hazardous substances, disposal and recycling are treated as well.
051-1215-12LIntegrated Discipline Building Physics (J.Carmeliet) Information Restricted registration - show details 3 credits2UJ. Carmeliet
AbstractEvaluation of the energy use in buildings
Hygrothermal analysis of a building wall component
Detailing regarding hygrothermal behaviour
Learning objectiveThe goal is that the students learn to evaluate hygrothermal and energy performance of the building in the different stages of the design process. The students learn to evaluate and optimize their design, to choose adequate wall solutions and materials, to design details from a perspective of hygrothermal performance.
Prerequisites / NoticeThere is a limited number of places.
Interested students may enroll at mystudies.ethz.ch and by an email to the chair until the end of the second week of the semester. The topic and the design chair should be mentioned in this email.
063-0515-12LBuilding Physics IV: Urban Physics and Low Energy Buildings (Thesis Elective) Information Restricted registration - show details
Thesis Elective for Master class students
6 credits11AJ. Carmeliet
AbstractWithin three elective courses the students need to fulfill an elective work (seminar work). Elective works serve the independent way of dealing with the contents of the according elective course.
Learning objectiveThe aim of the elective work is to gain comprehensive insight in specific issues related to urban physics and low-energy buildings.
These issues may concern: wind & thermal comfort in the built environment, heat islands, cross-ventilation, driving rain, pollution dispersion, new technologies for low-energy buildings, design of building systems, optimal control.
The work may include computational modelling and prototype testing in laboratory.
Prerequisites / NoticeIt's imperative that the topic of the work is discussed with and accepted by the chair in advance.
063-0525-12LBuilding Materials II: Wood, Synthetics, Metals and Glass (Thesis Elective) Information Restricted registration - show details
Thesis Elective for Master class students
6 credits11AJ. Carmeliet, M. Koebel, U. Moor, O. von Trzebiatowski, T. Zimmermann
AbstractWithin this elective course the student has to fulfill an elective work (seminar work). The topic of such a work can be wood, synthetics, metals and/or glass. The specific topic will be fixed individually with the student.
Learning objectiveThe aim of the elective work is to gain a comprehensive view of one or several building materials (wood, synthetics, metals and/or glass). The properties, the field of application, the specific production steps and the critical factors for a specific application have to be studied/evaluated on a real (or model) construction system. New ideas in the field of building materials can be studied/realized in our laboratory. Important is a good interaction/collaboration with the architect of the investigated building.
ContentThe content of the work represent the chosen topic in the field of wood, synthetics, metals and/or glass.
LiteratureA literature review is a part of the work
Prerequisites / NoticeThe student can propose a specific topic or she/he can choose a topic from a list given by the lecturer. The studies are supervised by the lecturer. The work has to be summarized in a publication and is evaluated by an oral examination.
063-1341-12LIntegrated Discipline Focal Work Building Physics (J.Carmeliet) Information Restricted registration - show details 3 credits2AJ. Carmeliet
AbstractEvaluation of the energy use in buildings
Hygrothermal analysis of a building wall component
Detailing regarding hygrothermal behaviour
Learning objectiveThe goal is that the students learn to evaluate hygrothermal and energy performance of the building in the different stages of the design process. The students learn to evaluate and optimize their design, to choose adequate wall solutions and materials, to design details from a perspective of hygrothermal performance.
Prerequisites / NoticeThere is a limited number of places.
Interested students may enroll at mystudies.ethz.ch and by an email to the chair until the end of the second week of the semester. The topic and the design chair should be mentioned in this email.
101-0177-00LBuilding Physics: Moisture and Durability Information 3 credits2GJ. Carmeliet, H. Derluyn, D. Derome
AbstractMoisture transport and related degradation processes in building and civil engineering materials and structures; concepts of poromechanics and multiscale analysis; analysis of damage cases.
Learning objective- Basic knowledge of moisture transport and related degradation processes in building and civil engineering materials and structures
- Introduction to concepts of poromechanics and multiscale analysis
- Application of knowledge by the analysis of damage cases
Content1. Introduction
Moisture damage: problem statement
Durability

2. Moisture Transport
Description of moisture transport
Determination of moisture transport properties
Hysteresis
Transport in cracked materials
Damage and moisture transport in cracked media

3. Poromechanics
Moisture and mechanics: poro-elasticity
Poro-elasticity and salt crystallisation
Poro-elasticity and damage
Case studies

4. Multiscale analysis
Problem statement
Multiscale transport model
Multiscale coupled transport - damage model
151-0906-00LFrontiers in Energy Research2 credits2SM. Mazzotti, R. S. Abhari, G. Andersson, J. Carmeliet, M. Filippini
AbstractPhD students at ETH Zurich working in the broad area of energy present their research to their colleagues, to their advisors and to the scientific community.
Learning objectiveKnowledge of advanced research in the area of energy.
ContentPhD students at ETH Zurich working in the broad area of energy present their research to their colleagues, to their advisors and to the scientific community. Every week there are two presentations, each structured as follows: 15 min introduction to the research topic, 15 min presentation of the results, 15 min discussion with the audience.
Lecture notesSlides will be distributed.