Principles of heat and mass transport, hygro-thermal performance, durability of the building envelope and interaction with indoor and outdoor climates, applications.
Learning objective
The 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.
Content
Principles of heat and mass transport, hygro-thermal performance, durability of the building envelope and interaction with indoor and outdoor climates, applications.
Lecture notes
Handouts, supporting material and exercises are provided online via Moodle.
Prerequisites / Notice
Priority will be given to students in Integrated Building Systems Master (MIBS). Please send an email to the main lecturer, if you are not a MIBS student.
Competencies
Subject-specific Competencies
Concepts and Theories
assessed
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination
written 180 minutes
Additional information on mode of examination
Workshops as learning tasks: with timely and successful completion of workshop tasks, bonus of up to 0.25 points is possible in the final grade.
Written aids
Non-programmable, scientific calculator and pens. A formulary and writing paper will be provided at the exam. There are no other documents or devices allowed except a subject-neutral dictionary as by the regulations of the rectorate.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.
Performance assessment as a semester course